Program Research Assistant - GGC AmeriCorps Member

Help a revolutionary student empowerment program deliver Global Game Changers (GGC) social, emotional, leadership, and character development learning curriculum to local elementary school students in front and/or behind the scenes. Empowering students to discover their inner Superpowers to make the world a better place!

The AmeriCorps GGC Program Research Assistant is committed to enhancing students’ social-emotional, leadership, power, and academic skills by helping students discover they have a unique superpower to make the world a better place: MY TALENT MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER! Work with the GGC School Empowerment Zone (SEZ) partnership to provide schools with the tools to make a dramatic impact on their students and families. Position is available thanks to a grant funding from AmeriCorps: https://americorps.gov/

This position will work from the GGC central office with time at a program site depending upon program needs and at the sole discretion of GGC management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support for program implementation of the Global Game Changers leadership and talent development curriculum during the school day, afterschool, family, and summer programming – particular support is for 3 TITLE I elementary schools to support students and staff in service learning
• Promote the use of the Global Game Changers proprietary Superpower Equation: MY TALENT MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER!®
• Conduct research for program development, compile organized reports, and handle data entry (Experience with excel necessary and the ideal candidate must be highly detail oriented and organized)
• Based on member specific skillset and talents members may be asked to support weekly data entry, lesson plan development, and writing content/stories about program and students and helping them do the same.
• Provide additional support office projects, such as program inventory management and organization, prepping assets for local and/or national programs/partnerships, producing kids theater set and costumes, photography, and video production.
• Participate in National Days of Service and other programs in partnership with AmeriCorps.
• AmeriCorps members may be tasked with moving and supporting the organization of program supplies. Members may be asked to move and lift 10-40 pounds. Also requires members to move between classrooms regularly and can include getting down on the floor with students and sitting in classroom seating to engage in activities.
• Attend, support, and/or facilitate GGC and school trainings with participation not exceeding more than 20% of AmeriCorps service hours
• Engage in select fundraising activities and development support for the purpose of expanding GGC programs with participation not exceeding more than 10% of AmeriCorps Service hours.
• Plan as necessary for successful program implementation.
• Regularly communicate with GGC staff regarding program progress.
• Member may not participate in prohibited activities as outlined by AmeriCorps and reviewed during training.

About Global Game Changers School Empowerment Zone Program

Global Game Changers Student Empowerment Program is an evidence-based social, emotional, leadership learning program. Our curriculum promotes growth in four areas: expanding social-emotional skills, developing power skills like leadership and character, cultivating empowered and engaged young citizens motivated to change the world, and supporting academic development that leads to a successful and happy life.

Global Game Changers believes in developing the Whole Child (well-rounded 21st century learners). Our approach utilizes a strength-based learning that encourages teachers to differentiate the gifts of each individual student and improves his/her engagement in the learning process. With a motto to IGNITE GOOD! and using service learning as a tool, the GGC curriculum was developed to allow students to succeed emotionally, socially, academically, physically, and civically, thereby building 21st century skills and empowering them to discover their unique superpowers to make a difference in the world. The lessons use a simple equation: MY TALENT MY HEART= MY SUPERPOWER to lay the foundation for nurturing engaged and successful citizens; helping them to overcome apathy and feel empathy.

The School Empowerment Zone (SEZ) is a revolutionary partnership provides schools with the tools to make a dramatic impact on their students and families.

A School Empowerment Zone is a collaboration between GGC, a committed JCPS AIS school partner, and significant external community organizations who band together under one comprehensive framework to develop and support a sustainable school-based community where the school is the nucleus of the program. The goal is to make revolutionary and measured difference in the lives of the students we serve using the GGC SEL umbrella for an implementation that includes in-school, out-of-school and family support based on the specific needs of each individual school. SEZ is an integrated approach to education that nurtures a positive climate and culture and embeds it into the school community where it can grow and flourish beyond through students who are socially, emotionally and academically prepared to excel beyond elementary school.

This program, supported by an AmeriCorps grant administered by ServeKY, utilizes the Global Game Changers curriculum, core JCPS TITLE I school partners and integrates intentionally activities, fieldtrips, presentations by guest speakers, and opportunities for service to promote in-depth explorations into philanthropic causes, personal and academic growth, social skills, and emotion and behavior regulation for high needs elementary schools. Our ServeKY members support our program goals in numerous roles in front of and behind the scenes to help GGC successfully and positively impact the students we serve.

Schedule – 675-hour AmeriCorps term:

Contracted AmeriCorps Term: March 3, 2025 through July 31, 2025

• Serve 675 hours over the course of the contract dates.
• Typical Schedule 9:00-5:30
• Hours 8.5 per day with exact time may vary and to be determined by management as needed (includes 30-minute lunch)
• 40 hrs per week

Scheduled Days OFF

• Spring Break 3/28-4/3
• Oaks Day 5/2
• Memorial Day 5/26
• Juneteenth 6/19-6/20
• Week of Independence Day 6/30-7/4

There will be some evening student and family events (dates/times TBD) that will require your support. Once the dates/times for the events are confirmed we will offset hours on a Friday that you are scheduled depending upon where you are regarding your total hours served.

Salary and Benefits

• $2,841.75/month Living Allowance ($14,208.75 total) – broken down over 5 months which works out to be an Hourly Rate: $21.05/hour
• $2817.14 Education Award upon successful completion of service
• TOTAL: $17,025.89
• Designated Time off per “Schedule” section (NO additional days off requests will be approved; only valid emergency situations and/or sick days).
• Up to 6 sick days to be used for illness or valid emergency situations ONLY
• Training to be provided.
• Networking Opportunities
• Management Skill Development Opportunities
• The satisfaction of making a difference

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
• College degree a plus, but not required.
• Commitment to the students you serve.
• Experience working with elementary-age students.
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible and responsive as needed.
• Detail oriented.
• Team player.
• Responsible.
• Self-starter.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Must sign confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement dues to the nature of our work with children and education.
• Willingness to undergo and ability to pass background checks (Disclosure: A misdemeanor or felony offense or pending charges, including a DUI, but not necessarily minor traffic violations, could render an applicant ineligible to work/serve at Global Game Changers sole discretion).

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $2,841.75 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $2,817