What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Pr position at University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame () is accepting applications for a Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Preschool Program.
Applications will be accepted until 05/01/2024.
The RCLC Early Childhood Program offers a six-week Summer Preschool Program for children, ages 3-5, five days per week. A majority of the children enrolled are English Language Learners. This program aims to expand language and literacy experience for parents and children.
AmeriCorps Position Summary:
1. The AmeriCorps member will assist with planning and implementation of the six-week preschool summer program. The program runs from 8:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday.
2. The AmeriCorps member will assist the Program Director, Preschool Teacher and full-time AmeriCorps member to plan and implement parent-child activities, such as field trips, outdoor activities, and special events.
Specific Responsibilities include:
AmeriCorps Position Summary:
1. The AmeriCorps member will assist with planning and implementation of the six-week preschool summer program. The program runs from 8:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday.
2. The AmeriCorps member will assist the Program Director, Preschool Teacher and full-time AmeriCorps member to plan and implement parent-child activities, such as field trips, outdoor activities, and special events.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Assist with development and implementation of the RCLC Summer Preschool Program. This includes: recruiting participants, curriculum planning, interacting with children, communicating with parents, and record-keeping.
- Assist with food service for children
- Document activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly for the RCLC web site and Facebook page.
- Oversee and coordinate special projects as requested
- Attend AmeriCorps team meetings/trainings at the RCLC.
AmeriCorps is a national service organization aimed at helping communities meet needs in areas including education by building the capacity of community organizations. These are service positions, rather than traditional "jobs". Each member completes a required number of service hours, and will receive an education award on completion of those hours; this education award may be used for future education or student loans. Members also receive a monthly living allowance for the three months of the summer term, May-July.
There are both Quarter-Time and Minimum-Time summer AmeriCorps positions available with the RCLC Preschool.
A quarter-time AmeriCorps member must complete 450 hours of service by the end of the summer. The member will serve approximately 40 hours per week for the term of service. On completion of the 450 hours, the member will receive an education award.
Compensation for a Quarter-Time member is as follows:
Living Allowance: $1555 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,824 on completion of 450 service hours.
A Minimum-iTme AmeriCorps member must complete 300 hours of service by the end of the summer. The member will serve approximately 30 hours per week for the term of service. On completion of the 300 hours, the member will receive an education award.
Compensation for a Minimum-Time member is as follows:
Living Allowance: $1243 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,459 on completion of 300 service hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien.
Must be 18 years old by 7/31/2024
Reliable transportation is a plus.
Additional Qualifications include:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with at-risk youth, and community development.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Computer skills including GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
- Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including: RCLC staff, volunteers, fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, RCLC participants (ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens), neighborhood residents, and families of participants.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien.
Must be 18 years old by 7/31/2024
Reliable transportation is a plus.
Additional Qualifications include:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with at-risk youth, and community development.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Computer skills including GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
- Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including: RCLC staff, volunteers, fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, RCLC participants (ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens), neighborhood residents, and families of participants.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) a plus
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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