What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aspire Learning ROCKS! Summer Camp Counselor position at AmeriCorps?
Aspire Afterschool Learning is seeking Counselors for our Learning ROCKS! Summer Camp to provide daily holistic and academic support to historically underserved upper elementary school students in South Arlington, VA. What You’ll Do… The Summer Camp Learning ROCKS! Counselor reports to the Program Manager & Coordinator. Working closely with our small Program Team, you will: • Co-lead lessons and activities while providing direct support to approximately 20 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during classroom and recreational activities. • Provide meaningful guidance and support for volunteers. • Supplement existing lesson plans and implement lessons, activities, guest speakers, and field trips in collaboration with program staff • Interact and communicate with parents, volunteers, visitors, and community organizations in accordance with Aspire’s values • Participate in required AmeriCorps Training • Support program staff in collecting and maintaining program data • Assist in the daily maintenance of the Aspire classrooms • Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization and AmeriCorps. Position Information: • The position is usually 40 hours/week, with some weeks being closer to 30. • The position tentatively begins May 27th, 2025, and ends August 8th, 2025. • This position is in-person. • Hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm. • There is a $1892.40/month living stipend with a $1,565.08 Segal Education Award that can be applied to future education goals or past student loans. • Eligible for student loan forbearance or deferment. Aspire’s Learning Links AmeriCorps Program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is contingent upon funding approval. Aspire Afterschool Learning is an equal opportunity employer. per month
Member Duties : • Co-lead lessons and activities while providing direct support to approximately 20 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during classroom and recreational activities. • Provide meaningful guidance and support for volunteers. • Supplement existing lesson plans and implement lessons, activities, guest speakers, and field trips in collaboration with program staff • Interact and communicate with parents, volunteers, visitors, and community organizations in accordance with Aspire’s values • Participate in required AmeriCorps Training • Support program staff in collecting and maintaining program data • Assist in the daily maintenance of the Aspire classrooms • Complete monthly AmeriCorps service reflections • Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization and AmeriCorps.
Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Education .
Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Aspire Learning ROCKS! Summer Camp Counselor
Program Start/End Date
05/27/2025 - 08/08/2025
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore
Accepting Applications
From 02/06/2025 To 05/20/2025
Contact
Kristy Milburn
PO Box 41318
Arlington VA 22204
7033796488
jobs@aspireafterschool.org
aspireafterschool.org
Listing ID
71105
Salary : $1,892