Indy Afterschool Corps Teen Program Director

Indy AfterSchool Corps Teen Program Director

Indy AfterSchool Corps members serve in after school programs at community-based service sites of high poverty. Graduation Counselors are responsible for implementing College- and Career-readiness programs for junior high and high school students.

Roles and responsibilities will vary by service site. Responsibilities include creating positive, mentoring relationships with teen Club members; utilizing input from teen members to develop and implement a daily homework help and tutoring program that will appeal to teen Club members; conducting individual meetings with teen Club member (who attends regularly) to develop and update his/her Graduation Plan at least once a month; creating opportunities for Club members in junior high/middle school and high school to participate in college and career planning programs (i.e. College Goal Sunday, College Fairs, etc.); promoting participation in college entrance exams (GED/SAT/ACT tests), financial aid assistance programs (21st Century Scholars/College Goal Sunday/etc.), and scholarship opportunities; planning and implementing college tours; planning and implementing additional educational and leadership development programs on a weekly basis; recording program activities and member participation in all programs; supervising the Teen Room Director to ensure the delivery of daily Club programming that is attractive to teen members; developing collaborative relationships with feeder middle schools and high schools, and visiting them regularly to recruit new teens, to promote teen programs, and to gather data on participating members; developing collaborative relationships with other organizations, and supporting college and career preparation activities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps Teen Program Directors will provide direct support services to after school programs to ensure quality production of academic success and job readiness programs for teen members. Teen Program Directors will develop and implement education programs with youth and will support the club team through implementation of programs and activities. Training and continual support will be provided by the program and club community, especially related to youth development, safety and programming.

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

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Education .

Skills :

Team Work , Education , Leadership , Youth Development .