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Essential AmeriCorps Duties • Active Recess is structured and organized activities facilitated by adults in order to include students in games / sports while building conflict resolution skills. • Plan and facilitate active recess activities and games during core day and after school recess/breaks and lunch times, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors • Members are assigned a daily game that they facilitate and engage with students. Mentoring: Conduct 60 minutes of SEL Mentoring each week with students 1-to-1, in small groups up to 3. • Students will work with the Mentor for the duration of the school year. • Mentors will facilitate lessons. These lesson plans are created by the members and / or provided by the teacher. Mentors will support approximately 20 students throughout the course of the school year. • Expanded Learning programs support selected students beyond the classroom, often outside the normal school day hours. Expanded Learning programs are often referred to as after school programs. • Support the after school program daily via the homework help hour. • EXL Members will engage with groups of students to lead physical, SEL (social emotional learning), and enrichment activities. • EXL Members will help facilitate the student summer program. • Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth • Participate in National Service events to support the local community • Members will work with their school site team to recruit both one-time (ex. presenters) and ongoing volunteers during the school year. Service Commitment • Part-time, six-month commitment serving a minimum of 900 hours, may include some evenings and weekends • Hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 6:00PM 40-45 hours per week (varies slightly by Partner Site) • Service hours are expected to occur in-person at school sites. Areas of Responsibility • Positively represent EXL in a variety of settings, including recruitment opportunities, staff meetings, trainings, and service events • Assist with other community building activities at the Partner Site • Create and maintain positive relationships with program staff • Submit monthly Great Stories and volunteer data in the OnCorps tracking system • Conform to regular, timely attendance requirements at the assigned service site • Duties take place at multiple site locales throughout California with training seminars at designated locations. Position requires occasional travel. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, as well as some night and weekend hours • Must meet the program essential job functions, reasonable accommodation available upon request • Must be able to adapt to change in work environment, accept feedback and growth opportunities, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing demands, work cooperatively in group situations work actively to resolve conflicts, and work well with others on a team • Work independently and as a member of a team with strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks • Possess leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others • An interest in and/or a background in community service and volunteerism Benefits of Service • Monthly living stipend of $2,000 • Segal Education Award of $3,247.50* • Health Benefits • Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program) • Moving stipend for applicants traveling from over 250 miles from the service site • Student loan deferment and interest repayment • Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities *Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable Qualifications and Characteristics • Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval) • Clear criminal background check (Truescreen, fingerprint based Fieldprint & CA DOJ/FBI) • Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test • After receiving a conditional job offer, successful applicants must provide proof of Full COVID vaccination and before reporting for onboarding. During the post-conditional offer process, any applicant who seeks a medical or religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination may contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@napacoe.org • Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date • Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States • Must not have more than 3 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps State and National programs • Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, and professional • Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity • Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the program’s safety policies and rules