What are the responsibilities and job description for the LINK Grinnell / Summer LINK AmeriCorps Leader position at IEDA Rural Iowa AmeriCorps Program?
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The AmeriCorps member will build capacity at the host site by enhancing and expanding summer educational programming for children ages 5-12.
The Rural Iowa AmeriCorps Program (https://www.iowaeda.com/rural-iowa-americorps-program/), in partnership with Iowa Economic Development Authority's Center for Rural Revitalization, recognizes the needs of rural Iowa are community specific. Each community finds unique solutions to enhance the quality of life for their residents and visitors. AmeriCorps members will support quality programming and spaces that encourage people to live, work, play, and engage in vibrant rural places.
The position is a 10-week commitment, starting June 2, 2025, ending August 8, 2025. The individual will complete a minimum of 300 hours of service, 35 hours per week between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Specific schedule to be determined based on host site needs.
The member will receive a living allowance totaling $4,050. In addition, successful completion earns an education award of $1,565 to apply to qualified student loans or education-related expenses. The member will have free and confidential access to a Member Assistance Program and will receive professional development opportunities throughout the service term.
Position Specific Service Activities:
Enhance Summer Youth Programming
- Complete training provided by LINK staff to prepare for summer programming and learn site expectations and protocols.
- Collaborate with LINK staff and Summer LINK AmeriCorps Leaders to create and prepare engaging and enriching lesson plans for all participants.
- Identify the supplies needed for each lesson. Communicate needs to LINK staff to assure supplies are available for each lesson.
- Prepare site and supplies for each lesson.
- Collaborate with LINK staff in leading daily lessons.
Contribute to a Culture of Safety and Cleanliness
- Utilize training to identify students who may need additional support. Communicate concerns and needs to LINK team members.
- Access the provided tools and training to support students through lessons and any challenges that arise.
- Follow protocol to communicate with lead teacher and/or LINK director around specific incidents to determine next steps.
- Follow site protocols for ongoing and daily site clean-up.
STEAM & Literacy Based Lesson Support
- Follow provided lesson plans with student(s) and classroom teacher. Utilize training to identify students who may need additional support. Communicate concerns and needs to LINK team members.
- Offer students extra scaffolding support as needed based upon skill-level.
- If more advanced lessons or activities are needed, collaborate with LINK classroom teachers and students to access and/or develop more advanced options.
Weekly Local Field Trips
- Learn about community partners, teachers, and students on local field trips to the art museum, gymnastics gym, pool, parks, and more.
- Collaborate with staff and partners to assist students in personal expression through art, literacy play-based activities, learning about being physically active, and making wholistic healthy choices.
- Offer students extra support as they need based upon skill-level.
Weekly Thematic Field Trips
- Attend full-day thematic field trips once a week, traditionally out of town.
- Collaborate with LINK staff on trip logistics, special preparations, and needs.
- Follow provided activity schedule for the trip, following protocol to communicate with lead teacher throughout the day on any extra support that may be needed for specific students.
LINK Camps Support
- Collaborate with LINK classroom teachers in leading daily lessons and activities on Camp specific topics (videography, cooking, etc.).
- Provide training and support to students on Camp specific equipment and skill development.
- Utilize training to identify students who may need additional support in specific LINK Camp project area.
- Offer students extra scaffolding support as needed based upon skill-level.
- Attend and support special field trips with LINK Camp cohorts.
Program Specific Service Activities:
- Attend AmeriCorps Program orientation and monthly all-corps meetings.
- Complete assigned training modules.
- Collaborate with team of Summer LINK AmeriCorps Leaders to develop a sustainability plan detailing how the site will maintain the expanded capacity (include resources, schedules, relevant contact information, etc.).
Position Requirements & Qualifications:
- Have the ability to spend long periods standing and squatting
- Have the ability to sustain activity in varied weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, humidity)
- Must be 18 years of age or older by start date
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be in process of completion
- Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Must pass mandatory pre-service background checks
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $405.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $405
