Heart House Summer Youth Community Engagement & Teaching Associates
Heart House in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, TX welcomes AmeriCorps members in collaboration with CitySquare. The mission of Heart House is to empower refugee, immigrant, and under-resourced children in Vickery Meadow by providing enhanced opportunities for educational equity through literacy and social-emotional learning.
This summer, we invite members to serve their communities in one of these roles:
· The AmeriCorps Teaching Associate will assist and lead students in innovative academic lessons and activities, mentor students regularly, assist with student assessments, and tutor students if needed.
· The AmeriCorps Community & Family Engagement Associate will develop family engagement activities, lead community outreach, recruit volunteers, and communicate regularly with families.
AmeriCorps is a national community service program that allows thousands of Americans to give back to their community and get paid to do it! Do you want to gain valuable professional experience, make connections, and earn money for college or student loans? Apply for CitySquare AmeriCorps - transform your life, and your community.
Benefits of becoming a CitySquare AmeriCorps Member:
- Members will be paid $3,000 (broken down and paid in twice monthly installments during the term- $1,466 per month)
- Members receive a $1,459.26 education award at the end of their term (can be used for future tuition or student loans)
- Professional development training and networking opportunities!
- Some service positions may fulfill college and university internship requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Available from June 3-August 2, 2024 (9 weeks)
- Available 35-40 hours per week: Monday-Friday 8am to 3:30pm
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Deferred action and temporary permanent resident do not qualify)
- Able to access reliable transportation
- Able to pass a criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college and/or nonprofit experience
- Intercultural experience working with children
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,466.00 per month
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person