Aspire Learning Links Afterschool Program Mentor

Aspire Learning Links Afterschool Program Mentor

Aspire!'s flagship Learning ROCKS! Program supports upper-elementary students' general academic achievement and social-emotional development, placing a heavy emphasis on helping students to develop both their reading skills and a love of reading. The Learning ROCKS! program achieves real results for more than 100 3rd-5th grade students at risk of falling into the achievement gap through daily afterschool and summer programs. Each year, more than 90% of our students improve their reading instructional levels. The Learning Links AmeriCorps Program provides a critical link across the three main aspects of a child's daily experience: at school; after school and in the summer; and at home/in the community. Toward this end, Aspire partners closely with and supports both schools and parents. Furthermore, we partner with AmeriCorps to host individuals (AmeriCorps Members) who want to server their community by mentoring children in our program. AmeriCorps Members are an integral part of the Learning ROCKS! Program, actively planning weekly schedules, implementing lesson plans, leading literature circles and homework groups, and more. Each AmeriCorps Member will work closely with their team to implement the Learning ROCKS! Program, providing expanded learning opportunities to students. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :

• Plan & implement Learning ROCKS! program lessons in collaboration with program staff & provide direct support to approximately 20-40 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during homework completion time and recreational activities

• Plan & implement full-day summer camp lessons, activities, guest speakers & field trips

• Provide childcare, programming & other support to the Parent Connection program 1-2 evenings/month

• Achieve program goals in close collaboration with the Program Manager and/or Site Coordinator & support program staff in collecting & maintaining program data

• Provide meaningful guidance & support for Learning ROCKS! volunteers

• Communicate with parents/guardians & visitors in a professional and meaningful manner

• Actively contribute to a Community of Practice that identifies & refines best practices in child & youth programming

• Participate in required AmeriCorps and/or National Days of Service projects

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Team Work , First Aid , General Skills , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Education .