Youth Development Corps Member

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NEED $10,000 FOR COLLEGE?? Join us at to make an impact on Bay Area youth while also earning money toward your own educational goals!
What is BAYAC?
BAYAC AmeriCorps collaborates with schools and community-based organizations to serve youth and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of AmeriCorps, BAYAC Members commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) term of service in the Bay Area's most high-need communities, working to provide youth with opportunities for meaningful engagement, skill building, and emotional and social development. This is a paid work experience program for folks who are looking to advance their career working with youth and in the field of education. We are hiring folks to serve as after-school educators, classroom aides, academic coaches &
mentors, tutors, healtheducators, case managers, and enrichment activities coordinators.
In San Francisco we are partnering with organizations and schools such as 826 Valencia, Mission Graduates, Youth Art Exchange and A Home Away From Homelessness.
Position duties may include:
Support students/youth in developing the skills they need to be successful in school and life
Provide homework and academic support for program participants at school sites
Provide case management, referrals, and independent living skills for clients at community based sites
Plan and facilitate youth focused lesson plans and activities
Promote a safe and positive learning environment
Actively supervise and ensure student/youth safety at all times
Model positive attitudes, behaviors, and language
Communicate regularly with the site coordinator and regional supervisor
Maintain accurate attendance records and reporting procedures
Attend and participate in weekly training and cohort meetings
Gain experience and skills:
Work full time in diverse and vibrant Bay Area communities
Work within the education and nonprofit sectors
Develop basic teaching skills, including curriculum development, behavior management practices and public speaking/facilitation
Make lasting connections with fellow service minded community members
Build confidence in public speaking
Acquire concrete workplace skills
Develop personal and professional goals with guidance and support
Promote meaningful community partnerships
Become part of a large alumni network
Timeline:
Service cohorts begin August 2024 and serve until July 2025 for 1700-hour members.
Requirements
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States
*Currently, we are unable to accept applicants with student visas (such as F1 or F2 student visas, J1 or J2 exchange visitor visas, G series visas, etc.) or those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
At least 17 years old
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) and commit to an 11-month term of service
Successful completion of TB test and Live Scan/fingerprinting (upon hire)
Prefer to have 48 college credits completed
Prefer bilingual in Spanish/English, not required
Benefits
$30,000 Member stipend (pre-tax) for the service term spread throughout 11 months and distributed every two weeks
Up to $10,000 combined Segal Education Award and California For All Education Award (upon completion of the 11-month term of service)
Free healthcare benefits (includes medical, dental, and mental health)
Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and payment of interest accrued during service
Childcare assistance from AmeriCorps paid to an eligible provider of your choice (for those eligible)
Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)
Participate in 120-340 hours of professional development &
training