UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Reduced Full Time) 1200hrs

AmeriCorps; Bridgeton (NJ); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training

Education award upon completion

Living Allowance

Résumé du poste

United Advocacy Group in New Jersey is seeking AmeriCorps Mentors to support students and families in the Greater Bridgeton Area. The role focuses on mentoring, tutoring, and helping families navigate college planning and financial decisions to improve educational attainment.

You will work with the Program Director and community leaders to implement action plans and direct service in partner schools. Responsibilities include SAT/ACT and Accuplacer prep tutoring, guiding college applications and

Qualifications

• Tutoring in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation.
• Assistance with college applications including FAFSA and deadlines.
• Help students and families develop financial plans for education funding.

Responsabilités

• Assist with tutoring in STEAM and project-based learning classes.
• Tutor in core academic subjects four days per week.
• Support development of written student action plans for educational attainment.
• Coordinate with guidance counselors and parents to monitor progress.

Connaissances

Education

Teaching

Tutoring

Community organizing

Counseling

Youth development

Public speaking

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma/GED

Description du poste

United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area AmeriCorps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. AmeriCorps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment. Members will work alongside the AmeriCorps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. This AmeriCorps position does not duplicate or displace staff of agency or service site. Possible adjustments to the schedule can be made to see fit to the COVID pandemic. Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week). Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students.

Member Duties

Assist with tutoring services in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation. Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Assist students and parents in creating financial plans which includes the FAFSA process and evaluating education funding options. Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns. Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days; Organize and lead service opportunities in the community. THIS IS FOR OUR REDUCED FULL TIME 1200 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.

Program Benefits

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

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas

• Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

• Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Fine Arts/Crafts , Community Organization , Counseling , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Team Work .

Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Reduced Full Time) 1200hrs

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/02/2026 To 08/12/2027

Contact

Jamayra Castro

40 E Commerce St

Bridgeton NJ 08302

8562435810

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