UAG Mentor (Quarter Time) 450 hrs

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 9,000 - 12,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Job summary

United Advocacy Group in Philadelphia seeks motivated individuals for a Quarter Time, 450 hours per year AmeriCorps mentoring role focused on STEAM and college readiness. You will tutor, guide families through college planning, and collaborate with teachers and community partners to raise educational attainment.

Responsibilities include SAT/ACT prep, FAFSA help, college applications, and organizing service-learning activities with students and parents.

Qualifications

Commitment to education equity and youth development.
Ability to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to coordinate with schools and community partners.

Responsibilities

Assist tutoring in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer prep.
Help students with college applications, essays and FAFSA deadlines.
Support disconnected youth toward secondary and post-secondary degrees.
Aid families in creating financial plans including FAFSA options.
Attend case management meetings to discuss client progress.
Engage students in service-learning projects and national service days.
Organize and lead community service opportunities.

Skills

Education

Counseling

Conflict Resolution

Team Work

Public Speaking

Computers/Technology

Teaching/Tutoring

Social Services

Community Organization

Leadership

General Skills

Youth Development

Job description

UAG Mentor (Quarter Time) 450 hrs

Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. 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. 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.Possible adjustments to the schedule can be made to see fit to the COVID pandemic.

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.
Members will organize and lead service opportunities in the community.

THIS IS FOR OUR QUARTER TIME 450 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.

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