4-H CAPITAL Half Time Afterschool Instructor

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DateTue, Jan 5 from 11:00pm to Wed, Jan 6, 2016 6:00pm (CT)
Address1600 Smith Road, Austin, Texas 78721
Number of Registrants0 out of 2
Registration OpensSeptember 30, 2015 at 9:20am
Registration ClosesJanuary 6, 2016 at 6:00pm or or when space runs out.
ShiftsNo
Event Description

4-H CAPITAL AmeriCorps members teach hands-on science activities in an afterschool setting at Title I elementary and middle schools in the Austin, TX area. Members serve at-risk youth during afterschool by providing hands-on, project based science programs in five core areas (Animal Science, Youth Gardening, Natural Resources, Engineering, and a wildcard curriculum). Half Time members lead classes 2 days a week and assist another instructor 2 days a week. Members will develop semester unit plans for each of their lead classes using a combination of predetermined lessons and lessons they create. Half of our Half Time Members are Animal Science assistants in the fall and must be comfortable working with live goats weighing up to 120lbs (training provided). Typical Half Time Member service hours are 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Mon - Fri, with an additional 30 hours of outreach service required. Most programs run Mon-Thurs from 2:30-6:00pm; members should expect to teach at multiple school sites during the week (mileage is reimbursed between work sites). Fridays are used for planning, team meetings, service and program reporting, and trainings.

 

 

Requirements

·       Commit to a term of service August 17, 2015 – May 31, 2016

·       Serve a total of 900 hours (20-25 hours a week)

·       Typical hours are Monday – Friday from 1:00pm – 6:00pm

·       Have a car and driver’s license (or reliable transportation)

·       Must consent to 4 part criminal background check (this position works with vulnerable populations)

·       Experience working with youth is helpful, but not required (all training will be provided)

 

Benefits

·       Earn a living stipend of $6,630 ($350.10 paid twice a month)

·       Earn a Segal Education Award of $2,865 after successful completion your service term

·       Student loans may qualify for forbearance during your term of service

 

Apply online today! Visit my.americorps.gov and search for ‘4-H CAPITAL’ by name, or visit our website for a direct link to the application!

 

http://goo.gl/uwx8Yq

Accepting Applications From: 12/01/2014 to 10/31/2015

 

Contact:

Miranda Wilson, AmeriCorps Project Coordinator

1600-B Smith Rd, Austin TX 78721 | 512-854-3191 | Miranda.Wilson@traviscountytx.gov

www.4-HCAPITAL.org | Facebook.com/4HCAPITAL | @4HCAPITAL 

Location: 1600 Smith Road, Austin, Texas 78721

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