University of Notre Dame Looking for AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center Preschool(7 month position) Full Time

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a AmeriCorps Member serving with the Robinson Community Learning Center Preschool(7 month position).

Applications will be accepted until 1/7/2024.

The mission of the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is to welcome community and Notre Dame partners that strengthen the Northeast Neighborhood of South Bend through relationship building and educational opportunities. By promoting innovation and excellence, the Center builds individual capacity and enhances existing systems throughout South Bend. The work of the RCLC addresses five goals to accomplish this mission: Hospitality, Education, Partnership, Civic Engagement, and Sustainability.

The RCLC Early Childhood Program offers a full-day (8:30am-2:30pm) preschool program five days a week for children, ages 3-5, for families that qualify for On My Way PreK or CCDF state vouchers, or are enrolled in the RCLC English as a New Language (ENL) classes. This program aims to expand literacy experience for parents and children as well as providing a rich preschool experience for children.

Position Summary:
The AmeriCorps member will work alongside the RCLC Preschool Teacher, assisting in implementation of a 5-day-per week preschool program which follows the High Scope curriculum.
The AmeriCorps member will assist tihe Preschool Teachers with planning and implementaoitn of parent-child activities.
The AmeriCorps member will help plan and implement summer camps for 4- and 5-year olds.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Help develop and implement a full-day early childhood program. serving 15 children. This includes: recruiting participants, curriculum planning, interacting with children, communicating with parents, conducting family literacy activities, and record-keeping.
• Help train and recruit volunteers to work in the preschool.
• Work with the Indiana State Licensing program, the Family Connection, and Path to Quality to continue to improve the preschool environment and programming. This involves maintaining compliance with required standards, generating reports, and facilitating visits to the Preschool Classroom for agency officials.
• Conduct home visits for new families and do twice yearly conferences with families.
• Document activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and Facebook page, as well as to the CORAdvantage online assessment system.
• Oversee and coordinate special projects as requested
• Attend weekly RCLC staff meetings.
• Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings/trainings at the RCLC.

AmeriCorps is a national service organization aimed at helping communities meet needs in areas, including education, by building capacity of community organizations.

This is a service position, rather than a traditional job, and the position runs from January-July, 2024. This AmeriCorps position requires completion of 900 hours of service by July 31, 2023. The On completion of 900 hours of service, the member will receive an Education Award. The AmeriCorps member receives a Living Allowance in equal payments throughout the term of service.

Compensation is as follows:

• Monthly Living Allowance: $1257
• Education Award: $3,447 (on completion of 900 hours of service)
• Health Insurance

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelors Degree preferred. Early
• Childhood Education coursework or CDA a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.

• Additional Qualifications include:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in education, working with at-risk youth and community development.
• Public speaking and the ability to teach/train others.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Computer skills including Google Suite and social media.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
• Sensitivity, compassion and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including: RCLC staff, volunteers, fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, participants (ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens), neighborhood residents and families of youth participants.

Preferred Qualifications:

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S24401. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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