AmeriCorps Program Assistant: Flipside Afterschool Program

Service Description

• The Flipside Afterschool Program partners with middle schools in Marion County to provide afterschool services (free of cost) to students with a programmatic focus on tutoring, mentoring, and activities promoting social and emotional wellness with the goal of better engaging students academically. Interventions include one-on-one and small-group tutoring, homework groups, access to physical education and STEAM activities with a commitment to helping students gain independence and confidence in their ability to learn.
• This opportunity is perfect for college students!

Service Term Information

• Term of Service: 300 Hours from January 6, 2025-August 1, 2025.
• January-May: Program Assistants serve approximately 20 hours a week (M-F, 2:30-6:15 or 3:00-6:15)
• June-July: Schedule is flexible if the member has consistently met previous hourly benchmarks.

We are hiring for 3 Locations!

• West Fairmont Middle School
• Rivesville Elementary/Middle School
• East Fairmont Middle School

Essential Functions

• Members serve a minimum of 300 hours. The term of service is 7 months; October 2024-August 2025.
• Members support Flipside by operating as a Program Assistant during program hours.
• Each member will be responsible for a group of 5-10 students during program hours.
• Members will also be responsible for leading enrichment activities as planned by the Site Coordinator.
• Other duties include supervising students at mealtimes and during enrichment activities.
• Members are required to participate in pre-service and on-going training.
• Members are required to attend 2 Days of Service throughout the 7 months of service.
• Members are required to complete an Individual Service Project during the months of June and July of their service term.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. High School Seniors in good academic standing may be considered, if they are 17 by September 2024.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Members have ongoing access to a vulnerable population (young students). Enrollment in the program is contingent upon the results of a National Service Criminal History Check. (FBI Fingerprinting, National Record Check, National Sex Offender Registry Check and State Criminal Background Check included.)
• Ability to work well with fellow members, Flipside and United Way staff, and school-site teachers.

Compensation

• $3,366 yearly living allowance, paid semi-monthly throughout the service term. Paid bi-weekly in $340 installments throughout the service term.
• $1,565 Education Award
• Awarded upon successful completion of the 11-month service term. Can be used to pay tuition, student loan repayment, or for dependents if the member is over 55 at the time of service.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. Join our program to help support the Education of students in Marion County!

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $3,366.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,366