Hands On Atlanta Teaching Assistant (AmeriCorps)

Hands On Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,342 - 26,761; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly living stipend of $2,200

Education award of $7,395

Health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost

Job summary

Hands On Atlanta is offering an AmeriCorps position in Atlanta where members serve 10 months full-time, impacting K-12 youth. Responsibilities include assisting students in ELA and math, maintaining records, and supporting teachers.

This role requires a high school diploma, commitment to 1,700 service hours, and reliable transportation. Members receive a monthly living stipend of $2,200, an education award of $7,395, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Commit to completing 1,700 hours of full-time service over 10 months.
• Able to clear state and federal background checks.
• Reliable transportation for on-site work in schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist small groups of students with ELA and/or math proficiency.
• Analyze student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Support teachers and school administrators with lessons and activities.

Skills

Education/childcare experience

Ability to maintain detailed records

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

All AmeriCorps positions are service opportunities. You are required to serve 10 months of service on a modest living allowance for the duration of the program. Get ready to start your service journey today, as an exclusive member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program! The Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program is a great way to jumpstart your career, create or strengthen your network with influential Atlanta professionals, and receive meaningful coaching and mentoring that will propel you on your professional journey. As a member of our AmeriCorps program, you’ll directly impact the Atlanta community and vulnerable K-12 youth across the metro-Atlanta area.

Wait, so what is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps, often referred to as “the domestic Peace Corps” is a national service program in which individuals dedicate their time to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Hands On Atlanta’s AmeriCorps program is a 10‑month commitment where members serve in elementary, middle, and high schools. Over the 10‑month period (August‑May), members serve full-time and receive a semi‑monthly living stipend and an education award once their service term is complete.

Responsibilities

• Assist small groups of students at an elementary or middle school with the goal of growing students’ proficiency in ELA and/or math.
• Analyze student progress through maintaining detailed and accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Submit timely progress reports of student data.
• Support teachers and school administrators by assisting students, co‑planning lessons, leading learning activities, and participating in school events.
• Foster meaningful and productive relationships with students, teachers, school officials, and parents.
• Coordinate tasks and manage volunteers during national and local days of service, including MLK Day and Hands On Atlanta Day.
• Participate in AmeriCorps trainings and development days.
• Be an engaged member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps cohort and a service leader at your host school.

Eligibility Requirements

• Commit to completing 1,700 hours of full‑time service over 10 months.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Education/childcare experience. Some college preferred.
• Able to clear state and federal background checks.
• Able to clear a NSOPW check.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals or Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S.
• Reliable transportation as AmeriCorps members work on‑site in schools.

Benefits

• Full‑time members will receive a living stipend of $2,200 per month and an education award of $7,395 after successfully completing the 1,700 hours of service.
• Members also receive health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the member.
• AmeriCorps members, if eligible, are encouraged to apply for food benefits (SNAP/EBT) while they are in service.
• Members may apply for loan forbearance on federal loans that qualify.
• All members receive extensive, ongoing training to support their development, including mentorship from Hands On Atlanta staff and corporate and community leaders; community building activities; robust educational and professional development training.