SERVE THE YOUTH OF D.C!

This position is a part of the Notre Dame - AmeriCorps program. NDA members strive to empower the economically disadvantaged through education and personal hands-on support. They offer small group and one-on-one instruction to children and adults (literacy, GED, and ESL), organize after-school enrichment activities, model and teach conflict resolution, and involve community professionals in the learning process.

Members commit to at least 1700 hours of service over 11 months (August 2024- June 2025).

Department Description: An Americorps Volunteer at The Washington School for Girls works as a member of a team of educators to carry out the mission of the Washington School for Girls. The teaching assistant will be responsible for supporting teachers in the classroom and the school as a whole. S/he will support teachers and the school body both during the regular school day and during all after-school programming.

Detailed Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assist teachers with collecting, organizing and grading student work and other classroom duties
• Assist with snack preparation and distribution
• Work closely as a team member and collaborate with other teachers to meet students’ learning needs;
• Work with small groups and/or one-to-one in support of student learning needs across subject areas
• Provide academic support during study hall/homework help
• Fulfil all record keeping and other administrative duties in a timely manner including but not limited to (NSLP lunch checklist, and use of Blackbaud, timesheets, etc.);
• Cover recess and lunch duty daily
• Support or lead after school clubs
• Attend staff/faculty meetings as needed

Professional Competency
● Reflect and model WSG values and attitudes as a Catholic School in interactions with students, teachers, families, and members of the public.

● Follow the policies and procedures of WSG as described in the WSG
Personnel Handbook, including such items as being on time, professional dress, and maintaining appropriate records and reports.

● Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, including legal and professional ethics in interactions with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the public.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

● Ability to work with diverse populations;
● Collaborate with classroom teachers and others
● Data management tools, organizational tools, computer skills (google suite including docs, slides, spreadsheets, email)
● Committed to Catholic Education that is academically excellent
● Proven ability to work as a member of a team
● Commitment to their own learning

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Additional Requirements: NDA seeks to build community among our members, as well as the people with whom we serve. Members attend regular bi-weekly meetings as an NDA team, which focus on reflection, training, service projects, and professional development.

Application Process: Interested applicants must complete the AmeriCorps online application, and also submit an NDA application. You can find application instructions at https://www.ndmva.org/apply/.

Program Benefits :

• Living Allowance (up to $18,700 for the term)
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Healthcare Coverage
• Segal Education Award ($6,895) upon successful completion of service that can be applied to qualified student loans and future education costs
• Professional development and networking opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $18,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this is an AmeriCorps Volunteer Position & that you must be an American citizen in order to serve?

Work Location: In person