UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Reduced Full Time) 1200hrs United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area AmeriCorps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. AmeriCorps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment. Members will work alongside the AmeriCorps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. This AmeriCorps position does not duplicate or displace staff of agency or service site. Possible adjustments to the schedule can be made to see fit to the COVID pandemic. Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week). Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Assist with tutoring services in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation. Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Assist students and parents in creating financial plans which includes the FAFSA process and evaluating education funding options. Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns. Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days; Organize and lead service opportunities in the community. THIS IS FOR OUR REDUCED FULL TIME 1200 HOUR/YEAR POSITION. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible . Terms : Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education . Skills : Counseling , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Education , Public Speaking , Fine Arts/Crafts , Team Work , Youth Development .