Position Description - Migrant Education AmeriCorps

AMERICORPS MEMBER POSITIONS:  One year, part-time positions are available for AmeriCorps Members to serve as tutors and mentors with the Region V Migrant Education Program, starting September 1, 2007 and ending August 31, 2008.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

As a Tutor/Mentor: Under general supervision, to implement the KernCorps AmeriCorps program by providing the following direct services: tutor targeted migrant students or provide homework assistance in reading and/or math after school hours at students’ homes using curriculum materials provided by Region V Migrant Education Program; assist migrant students in learning and practicing the concepts necessary for success in a subject area; assist migrant students in bettering their learning skills (e.g., note-taking, organization, time management); provide a forum for participatory learning; maintain accurate and current records of student contact and service; work in collaboration with Migrant Education staff to monitor student progress; appraise student progress using evaluation instruments provided by AmeriCorps; serve as a mentor and positive role model to targeted students.

As an AmeriCorps Team Member: Serve as a resource to the Region V Migrant Education Program; participate in and organize events to serve migrant families; recruit and coordinate community volunteers; participate in team meetings and other events promoting esprit de corps, morale, and AmeriCorps identity; participate in activities providing opportunities to reflect on AmeriCorps experiences; participate in ongoing job specific training.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with direct services for youth and/or community service programs.  Competent in reading and math; strong interpersonal and written communication skills; good record keeping skills; strong organizational skills; good judgement; demonstrated commitment to public service; ability to appreciate the value and importance of cultural diversity; ability to work with people and organizations with different viewpoints; and ability to work collaboratively with school administrators and teachers, community-based organizations, public agencies, and other AmeriCorps Members.  Applicants must be at least 17 years old.  Education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.  Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary institution (at least 12 semester hours or 12 quarter units); overall GPA of 2.3 or above.  Applicants must possess a valid California Driver License and maintain proof of privately owned automobile insurance coverage.  Applicants must be available to work from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at least three weekend days during the project year.  Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

 

LIVING ALLOWANCE AND BENEFITS: Living allowance of $750.00 monthly.  Education Award of $2362.50 earned upon satisfactorily completing one year of service and a minimum of 900 hours of service.  This award can be used only to pay back student loans or for future college tuition and fees.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURES: Applications are available from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.  For more information, call (661) 636-4398.  Qualified candidates are invited to submit an AmeriCorps job application form, including a supplemental questionnaire.  Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

 

Each candidate’s application will be evaluated and ranked by the Migrant Education Program staff.  Candidates considered to meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for an interview with a team of professional experts appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office.  Interviews will be held by individual appointment.  Semifinalists with less than 48 semester units or 72 quarter units will be required to successfully pass a paraprofessional reading, math, and instructional ability test as part of the selection process offered by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with No Child Left Behind.  Upon selection, successful candidates will be required to submit fingerprints for a criminal records check and should be prepared to report to duty on September 1, 2007.

 

The KernCorps AmeriCorps Program is administered by California Volunteers and sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).  Availability of positions is conditional, depending upon continued funding by CNCS.  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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