Overview
LEAP QT Teaching Resident Assistant Jobs in Vermont at AmeriCorps
This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont and surrounding areas to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their educational and/or environmental services that many communities rely on. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. The goal of the Upward Bound program is to provide participants with the skills and motivation necessary for access to and success in post-secondary education. Upward Bound students are modest-income, first-generation college bound high school students from 7 local area high schools, who have shown a strong desire to attend college. Upward Bound strives to help students develop confidence and love of learning. Upward Bound offers an array of academic, personal enrichment, and college/career services designed to supplement high school education and tailored to address specific student needs, including a residential summer program. The summer program exposes students to life on a college campus, allows for intensive, rigorous academic work, and creates space for students to learn valuable social and decision-making skills. Upward Bound students learn the skills necessary to be agents of change in their own lives, their communities, and the world at large. We are seeking 6 residential AmeriCorps members called Teaching Resident Assistant (TRA) for the 2025 summer program.
Member Duties : – Serve directly with Upward Bound staff to assist with planning and implementation of the 2025 Upward Bound summer program. – Act as a point person for students in the weeks leading up to their arrival on campus and establish personal rapport with students leading up to and once they arrive on campus. – Research, plan and facilitate summer curriculum, services and activities. – Assist in planning, directly serving students, and facilitating and reviewing summer program field trips, events, and services. – Report and communicate any student questions or concerns with UB core staff and fellow LEAP members. – Assist in the creation and implementation of student electives to run five nights a week in the evening, provide academic tutoring and support for Dual Enrollment courses, AP coursework, and other unique programming – Support fellow AmeriCorps members with educational programming.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Training .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Education , Community Organization , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LEAP QT Teaching Resident Assistant
Program Start/End Date
06/09/2025 – 08/01/2025
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VERMONT
Accepting Applications
From 03/10/2025 To 06/09/2025
Contact
Hannah Nelson
1001 College Road
Lyndonville VT 05851
8026266638
leapinthenek.com
Listing ID
125991
Title: LEAP QT Teaching Resident Assistant
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Vermont
