Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County AmeriCorps Member

Program

As an AmeriCorps member, you will not only serve your country and make an impact in the lives of students and the community you serve, but you will also grow as an individual. During your 12 months of service, you will gain valuable training and professional development experience that will prepare you for a career in any field.

Site Location

Stationed at 1 of the 5 Middle Schools or 1 of the 5 Elementary Schools in the Martin County School District.

Purpose

The Middle School Mentor AmeriCorps Members will deliver a mentor curriculum and create a safe environment, develop positive relationships, and recognize students for their efforts. Members encourage students to become more engaged in school by meeting for 15-20 minutes once a week to provide support with attendance, behavior, and course performance.

Elementary Literacy members will deliver small group lessons centered around English language arts and literacy to K-3rd grade students. Members will work with work with teachers, school staff, and reading coaches to support students with reading deficiencies, coordinate literacy lessons during the school day, and assign literacy enrichment activities.

Our Approach

AmeriCorps members create a safe environment, develop positive relationships with students, recognize students for their efforts, set opportunity and expectations that encourage them to become more engaged in school.

Skills You Will Gain

As an AmeriCorps member, you will develop the following competencies: communication, creativity & problem solving, teamwork, decision making, planning & goal setting, and working with proven professionals in the field of Education.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or in progress of completion.
• Be above the age of 17.
• Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
• Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program.
• Agree and pass a criminal background and drug check.

Term of Service

August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Time Requirements (Full-time or Part-time)

• Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. (During school hours)
• 1700 hours (Full-time) or 900 hours (Part-time) service hours required by the end of the term of service to receive Segal Education Award.
• Monthly community service projects assignments.
• Members may be required to deploy and assist in a natural catastrophe.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements the day-to-day delivery of the AmeriCorps program following all requirements.
• Ensures the confidentiality of the students, school employees, and AmeriCorps members.
• Uses provided technology to document, monitor, and report on student progress.
• Maintain positive communication with school administration and staff.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly living allowance
• Post-service education award valued at $3697.50 (Must complete Full 900 Hours)
• Post-service education award valued at $7395.00 (Must complete Full 1700 Hours)
• If 55+ and qualified, Segal Education Award could be transferred to a family members.
• Great teamwork and AmeriCorps colleagues (state-wide and national).
• Referral Program
• Additional monthly incentives