The Highlander Charter School - Academic Support Provider

The Highlander Charter School - Academic Support Provider The AmeriCorps members will serve in classrooms alongside a certified teacher during the school day and design and provide engaging, experiential learning activities during afterschool hours that bridge in school and out of school learning.

Members will build safe and supportive relationships with students and engage them in school and during out of school time activities to develop lifelong learners.

The goal is to decrease absenteeism and improve academic outcomes.

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Member Duties : Serving in the classroom and during afterschool time, AmeriCorps members will: -Support the teacher by assisting with small group instruction and activities -Develop relationships with students and faculty to enable planning for appropriate and meaningful afterschool activities -Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to decrease absenteeism, improve academic outcomes and engage students in learning Participate in professional development to: -Foster work with MLL students and students with diverse learning styles -Develop skills on addressing behaviors in and out of the classroom -Develop skills in program development and curriculum -Gain skills and understanding of youth development at various ages During out of school time programs: -Provide homework help during transition times -Maintain attendance logs -Assist in preparation of daily curriculum -Deliver daily activities -Act as liaison with students' families -Recruit volunteers for the program and HCS Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service, Training, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours, Uniforms provided and required, Car recommended . Service Areas : Children/Youth, Education . Skills : Education, First Aid, Youth Development, Fine Arts/Crafts, Team Work, Leadership, Communications, General Skills, Public Speaking, Computers/Technology, Teaching/Tutoring, Writing/Editing .