What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEW - Mercer County - Sharpsville Gardens Preschool AmeriCorps Position FT/PT position at Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center?
NEW
School Year AmeriCorps Full Time Position Details
*Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship.
No credentials required, only the desire to learning, work with a team, and serve the community and children of the families participating in the programs in collaboration with Mercer County Housing Authority.
Living Allowance Paid Bi-Monthly
$2,491.12 gross monthly through the school year
Term Education Award:
Earn up to: $5,176.50 Education Award
- Additionally, loan forbearance (pause in loan payments) while serving in AmeriCorps
- Accrued interest while serving as an AmeriCorps member paid by AmeriCorps program
- Education Award Earned when term is successfully completed
- If you are 55 years of age or older, the education award can be transferred to child, grandchild, or foster child
Service Site Location: Sharpsville, PA - Sharpsville Gardens Learning Center
Position will include activities prepared and implemented with a team member in STEM and assistance with social behavioral development with children's 3-5 years of age with the implementation of STEM-Homework Help Tuesday-Thursday with elementary children in the Sharpsville community.
Schedule:
Monday - 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Other Benefits Include:
- Health Care Coverage Available (if eligibility requirements are met)
- Child Care (if eligibility requirements are met)
- Hands-on experience
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Portfolio development
- A lifetime of service family and friends!
All members must participate in a two-day pre-service training their first and second day of service via virtual training.
Activities are concentrated in the following areas:
- School Readiness & Success
- Mentoring Youth through Service
- Academic support service
- Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects
- STEM/STEAM/STREAM activities and service learning
What is AmeriCorps?
The national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity.
To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve
Salary : $2,491
