The goal of the AmeriCorps EXL program is to provide comprehensive support to students. All students at the school site benefit from the support of organized, collaborative games and conflict resolution during recess and lunch. Students in need of additional supports will be assessed and assigned targeted services in literacy or math tutoring and/or placed in a social emotional mentoring group.
Essential AmeriCorps Duties
Active Recess:
Active Recess: Structured and organized activities facilitated by adults in order to encourage students in games/sports while building conflict resolution skills during the core day and after school.
Members are assigned a daily game that they facilitate and engage with students, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors.
Academic Tutoring
Working with students who are academically below grade level in literacy and/or math skills.
Tutoring: Lead daily 30-minute academic tutoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups at least 4 days a week.
Students will attend tutoring for half of the school year.
Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor and/or provided by the teacher or curriculum.
Mentoring Services
Mentors will work with students who need additional support in skill development, relationship-building, and personal growth.
Lead 30-minute mentoring sessions with students 1-to-1, in pairs, or in small groups; one to two sessions per week.
Mentors will support the same students throughout the course of the school year.
Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor, utilizing provided curriculum.
Expanded Learning Support:
Expanded Learning programs support selected students beyond the classroom, outside the normal school day hours. Expanded Learning programs are often referred to as After School programs.
Support the after-school program, COOL School, through engaging with groups of students during the homework hour, leading physical, interpersonal and enrichment activities.
Members will support the student Spring Break and summer programs.
Member Development:
Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth
Participate in National Service events to support the local community
Weekend Service Day- Inquire for more details.
Service Commitment I Full Time 1200 Hour Member
Full Time, 10-month commitment serving a minimum of 1200 hours - will include some weekends and evenings additional service events to fulfill the AmeriCorps contractual service expectations.
10 Month Contract Hours- Monday-Friday, 8am to 6pm daily over 10 months.
Members are not expected to serve during days their school site is closed according to each district specific school calendar.
Service hours are expected to occur in-person at school sites, and EXL members are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.
Areas of Responsibility
Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)
Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database)
Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date
Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently cannot accept DACA recipients)
Passion for education and working with youth of all backgrounds
Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional
Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity
Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the program’s safety policies and rules
Benefits of Service
Monthly Living Stipend of $2,500 (10 Month contract)
Segal Education Award: $7,395
Health Benefits
Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program)
$250 Moving Stipend for applicants moving from over 250 miles from the service site
Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment
Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities
*Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable
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