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Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Arlington, Virginia, USA at AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator
Learning ROCKS! is an original Aspire program, serving 80 3rd-5th grade students each day after school across three sites, as well as during the six-week, full-day summer camp. The Learning ROCKS! Curriculum focuses heavily on language arts and reading, and the following three themes: academic and study skills; life-skills; and community and culture. Finally, Aspire emphasizes arts and creativity as a means of self-expression for students as well as accessing and internalizing academic content in new and meaningful ways.
The Learning Links Ameri Corps Program provides a critical link across the three main aspects of a child’s daily experience: at school; after school and in the summer; and at home/in the community. Toward this end, Aspire partners closely with and supports both schools and parents, including volunteering 6 hours a week in a school classroom. Each Ameri Corps Member will work closely with their team to implement the Learning ROCKS!
Program, providing expanded learning opportunities to students. Corps Members are an integral part of the Learning ROCKS! Program, actively planning weekly schedules, implementing lesson plans, leading literature circles and homework groups, and more. Come make a difference in a child’s life and help set them up for success!
Member Duties:
Plan and implement Learning ROCKS! program themes in coordination with other Ameri Corps Members and Program Manager by creating daily lesson plans.
Provide direct support and services to approximately 20 – 40 students each day, including appropriate supervision and assistance during homework completion time.
Plan and implement full-day summer camp lessons, activities, guest speakers, and field trips.
Provide meaningful guidance and support for Learning ROCKS! volunteers.
Communicate with parents/guardians in an appropriate manner.
Achieve program goals in close collaboration with other Ameri Corps Members and Assistant Director.
Actively contribute to a Community of Practice that identifies and refines best practices in children and youth programming.
Complete monthly Ameri Corps Great Stories and service reflections.
Participate in required Ameri Corps and/or National Days of Service projects.
Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization.
Program Benefits:Professional development, Childcare assistance if eligible, Living Allowance, Health Coverage, Training, Education award upon successful completion of service.
Terms:
Permits attendance at school during off hours.
Service Areas:
Children/Youth, Community Outreach, Education.
Skills:
Community Organization, Education.
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Title: Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator
Company: AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA
Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development)
