The Y.O.U.th Serve Members will:
Direct Service (70%)
- Implement and facilitate a variety of enrichment activities on a daily basis including but not limited to social justice, anti- racist, cultural, artistic, physical fitness, STEM, adolescent identity and self-exploration, and other academic enrichment activities on a daily basis.
- Collaborate with the out-of-school time team to design, develop, implement and differentiate curriculum for elementary or middle school aged youth.
- Integrate and adapt educational best practices and curriculum during programs.
- Deliver small group instruction and homework help in a safe and structured environment including but not limited to one on one academic support for students.
- Provide individual and small group tutoring sessions in partnering schools.
- Incorporate feedback from Y.O.U. out-of-school time leadership and school district administrators.
- Create and set classroom management expectations and agreements.
- Engage youth in meaningful service learning projects.
- Cultivate positive relationships with youth that support their success and well-being in and out of school time.
- Build healthy positive relationships with each other, with adults, and with their families.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and hosting periodic family nights.
- Assist in planning, coordinating and transporting youth on field trips.
- Coordinate and implement Y.O.U. summer learning camps.
- Apply knowledge and skills learned during out-of-school time training in direct service activities.
Administrative Work (in support of Direct Service) (20%)
- Assist with monthly program attendance input and reporting.
- Create monthly newsletters and calendars to send out to program families.
- Attend weekly site-based team meetings, bi-weekly grade level team meetings and monthly direct service team meetings.
- Complete assessments as needed in support of OST data and evaluation efforts.
- Assist with daily snack prep for the program.
- Inventory and supply shop for educational program supplies on an on-going basis.
Training & Other (10%)
- Attend all AmeriCorps cohort meetings and training as scheduled.
- Attend all in-house OST department professional development training.
- Work with the After-School Program Manager to align individual goals with OST department goals.
- Strategize and collaborate with After School Program Managers to identify and attend external training opportunities. Implement knowledge and skills learned into the OST curriculum and program.
- Opportunity to carry a pager as assigned and be available to respond to crisis housing service requests in a timely manner in rotation with other staff and outside of direct service hours.
Develop crucial career and life skills: The Y.O.U.th Serve Member term of service offers a unique opportunity for growth for individuals thinking about a career in youth development, education or social work. Members will develop their leadership skills and enhance their understanding of youth development and support in a non-profit environment.
