Program Assistant AmeriCorps Member

AmeriCorps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Program Assistant AmeriCorps Member to support Dream Scholars and their families. The role involves mentoring students, planning and leading academic and enrichment activities, tutoring, and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

You will engage parents, help develop college and career readiness opportunities, and maintain student records to track progress. This is a part-time position with living allowance and education award eligibility.

Qualifications

• Mentor students and families as part of AmeriCorps programming.
• Experience in tutoring or mentoring is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor an assigned caseload of 15–25 Dream Scholars.
• Plan and lead in-school and after-school activities.
• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups; push into classrooms.

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Education

Leadership

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Education

College degree

Job description

AmeriCorps Members support Dream Scholars and their families by assisting the Program Director in planning and delivering year-round academic, social-emotional, college and career readiness, and family engagement programming. Members mentor an assigned caseload of 15–25 students, providing individualized guidance, tutoring, and encouragement while serving as positive role models. Responsibilities include leading group activities and enrichment sessions, supporting classroom instruction during the school day, coordinating volunteers, organizing educational field trips, and fostering parent engagement through workshops and events. Members collaborate with school staff and community partners, help develop career exploration and workforce readiness opportunities, and maintain accurate student records, including academic progress, attendance, participation, interventions, and family engagement, to support student success.

Member Duties

• Mentor an assigned caseload of 15–25 “Dream Scholars” as a positive role model and guide
• Plan and lead in-school and after-school academic, social-emotional, and enrichment activities
• Push into classrooms and tutor students one-on-one or in small groups
• Support volunteer tutors, mentors, and other program volunteers
• Engage parents through workshops, discussion groups, and program activities
• Build college and career awareness through job training and internship opportunities
• Maintain student records and support site office operations

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

Car recommended .

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education

Skills

• Counseling
• Communications
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Conflict Resolution
• Education
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Social Services

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Program Assistant AmeriCorps Member

Program Start/End Date

09/18/2026 - 01/02/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations

GEORGIA Atlanta

Accepting Applications

From 09/18/2026 To 01/02/2027

Contact

Ashley Gayle

322 8th Ave,

New York NY 10001

6468212400

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