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University of Notre Dame Looking for RCLC AmeriCorps Member serving with La Casa de Amistad (7 month position) Full Time
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a RCLC AmeriCorps Member serving with La Casa de Amistad (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 places several full-time AmeriCorps members to serve at host-sites. This member will serve with La Casa de Amistad (LCDA)
The AmeriCorps member at La Casa de Amistad Youth Programs will serve directly in LCDA youth programs, specifically the K-5 program: Crece Conmigo and the Preschool Yo Puedo Leer located at our main building on South Michigan Street in South Bend.
Crece Conmigo (Grow with Me) is an elementary after-school enrichment program designed for students from kindergarten to 5th grade from local public, charter, and religious elementary schools in the Michiana area. The program offers age-appropriate academic tutoring, as well as cultural, art, social development and recreational activities in an interactive and welcoming environment. Students work with a passionate staff and volunteers from the community and local colleges and universities to help them achieve their academic goals and gain cultural awareness and appreciation.
Yo Puedo Leer (I Can Read) is La Casa’s preschool dual language program (Spanish/English) design for qualifying 3- to 5-year-olds. The program uses a bilingual and bicultural HighScope curriculum. Yo Puedo Leer serves children in our community with the goal of providing them with age-appropriate early childhood development opportunities and to help them acquired the necessary skills to transition successfully into kindergarten. Children’s knowledge is gained through active participatory learning and play in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Service Position Summary: La Casa de Amistad’s Youth Program AmeriCorps member will share responsibility for coordinating and supervising children and volunteers in our Crece Conmigo and Preschool Programs. They will work one on one or in small groups with such students and volunteers. They will support the Crece Coordinator plan activities and put them into action. They will serve as academic tutor for elementary students and as a preschool support instructor in the preschool. As noted below, the position also entails a number of regular logistical responsibilities that must be performed reliably, consistently, and transparently. This is essential to running smoothly functioning programs.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Advance the mission of LCDA and its youth programs.
- Provide tutoring and academic support to LCDA students during tutoring session.
- Help support, plan and implement enrichment activities.
- Help manage questions and communications between volunteers and LCDA and
- parents and LCDA.
- Support volunteer tutors and classroom volunteers
- Keep track of student data, attendance, and records.
- Assist with the maintenance and cultivation of the space dedicated to the program.
- Assist in the preschool program using the HighScope curriculum.
- Maintain professional and functional relationships with necessary LCDA staff and partners.
- Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC, and attend any mandatory AmeriCorps
- trainings.
- Attend two-day ServeIndiana/AmeriCorps conference in Indianapolis, Nov. 15-16, 2023
- Be flexible with job duties since they will be working in a small non-profit with many needs at different times.
AmeriCorps is a national service organization aimed at helping communities meet needs in areas including education by building the capacity of community organizations.
AmeriCorps positions are service positions, rather than traditional “jobs”.
The AmeriCorps term runs from January-July, 2024. During that time the AmeriCorps member is expected to complete 900 hours of service. On completion of the required hours the member receives an Education Award which can be used for future education or student loan payments.
Member also receive a monthly living allowance stipend in equal installments throughout their term of service.
Compensation is as follows:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma required. Bachelors Degree or some college preferred.Experience working with children or teens.Spanish-speaking a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent communication skills–both oral and written Interest in education, working with incarcerated adults, and community development Public speaking and the ability to teach 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:o RCLC staff, LCDA staff, volunteers, and fellow AmeriCorps memberso Notre Dame and community partnerso Youth program participants and their families
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or some college preferred.Experience working with children or teens.Spanish-speaking a plus
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 # S24399. 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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The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity employer.