What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breakthrough Central Texas position at AmeriCorps?
Breakthrough Central Texas (BTCTX), a non-profit organization, is changing lives with our community and student-centric approach to postsecondary access and completion. AmeriCorps members provide essential support to students who are on this path at various stages: middle school, high school and beyond. Members provide mentoring, academic support, coaching, program planning and implementation, and other activities to contribute to the success of Breakthrough students. Members will receive extensive training in a variety of areas to prepare them for a rewarding and successful placement with BTCTX.
Member Duties : Act as a role model to Breakthrough students • Communicate with students and families • Work closely with assigned Program Coordinator to provide individualized support to assigned caseload (40-50 students) • Provide academic support services to students • Assist in the development and implementation of after-school and Saturday programming • Mentor students on school success skills and strategies • Coach students through critical application processes, including to high schools and to college and universities • Introduce productive summer opportunities to Breakthrough students and monitor their engagement and completion • Support Breakthrough’s high-school graduates in their efforts to enroll in and graduate from college • Aid in the planning and implementation of Breakthrough’s summer programming • Participate actively in all training, professional development, civic reflection, and service activities.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Youth Development , Counseling , Education .
Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Youth Development , Counseling , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Breakthrough Central Texas
Program Start/End Date
09/02/2025 - 08/21/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations
TEXAS Atlanta
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From 02/18/2025 To 08/18/2026
Contact
LaToya Sales
3100 E 5th St
Austin TX 78702
4043745449
latoya@breakthroughctx.org
www.breakthroughctx.org
Listing ID
125738