Paterson Community Schools Corps (PCSC) AmeriCorps Members serve in local schools and teen centers, as mentors, tutors and leaders in high-risk, urban schools and teen centers. Members provide students with academic support, social and emotional development programming, and family engagement events. Members also enhance existing services at the service site, including after school programs and school-wide events. The New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a non-profit community development and social service agency committed to creating opportunities to transform lives in youth and families. The mission of PCSC is to eliminate barriers to academic achievement and provide new opportunities to transform the lives of Paterson youth and families. Member Duties and Responsibilities Provide daily after school academic support and homework help to students, including one-on-one and small group student sessions Plan and implement daily after-school programming for students, including clubs, service learning projects, and extracurricular activities Encourage students' academic and personal goal achievement including improved academic outcomes, attendance and behavior Facilitate academic and youth developmental workshops utilizing community partners and agency resources Manage a comprehensive case management system for students requiring additional support in areas such as homework, social/emotional development, personal growth, etc. Promote parent and family academic and social engagement by coordinating large scale events for parents and families. Coordinate and lead National Days of Service including Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, 9/11 National Day of Service and Global Youth Service Day. Maintain current data, including student sign-in sheets, My Service Hour Logs, Apricot data, student pre- and post-surveys Maintain professional standards including confidentiality, proper role modeling, and appropriate dress. Attend NJCDC and Program site meetings and training sessions Attend events and trainings sponsored by the New Jersey Commission on

National and Community Service PCSC Corps Member Benefits:

Bi-weekly living stipend of up to ($20,000) around $769 before taxes for full time. Part- time bi-weekly living stipend of up to ($8,471) An education award of around $6,345 after successful completion of the term of service. Can be used to pay off current loans or for future education. Part-time an eduation award of ($3,000) after succesful completion of the term of service. Loan forbearance on qualified Department of Education loans, and interest payments after the completion of a term of service. Up to 21 days of personal/vacation time Up to 340 hours of professional development and training

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

Up to $20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Youth Mentors:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person