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Learning Links AmeriCorps Program
Full-Time Learning ROCKS! AmeriCorps Member
FY16 Terms of Service
Founded in 1994, Greenbrier Learning Center (GLC) provides innovative, results-driven out-of-school time programs to support
expanded learning opportunities for children from low-income, immigrant, and refugee households.
Learning ROCKS! is an original GLC program, serving 80 3rd-5th grade students each day after school across three sites, as well as
50 students during the six-week, full-day summer camp. The Learning ROCKS! Curriculum focuses heavily on language arts and
reading, as well as the following three themes: academic and study skills; life-skills; and community and culture. Finally, GLC
emphasizes arts and creativity as a means of self-expression for students as well as accessing and internalizing academic content
in new and meaningful ways.
The Learning Links AmeriCorps Program provides a critical link across the three main aspects of a child’s daily experience: at
school; after school and in the summer; and at home/in the community. Toward this end, GLC partners closely with and supports
both schools and parents. Specifically, full-time Corps Members provide direct services two or three days per week at each of
the schools where GLC’s students are enrolled, as well as implementing the daily Learning ROCKS! Program, after school and in
the summer. And, GLC’s Parent Connection program provides relevant, topic-based workshops to help parents support their
children’s education, as well as to develop their own skills and confidence.
GLC has Learning Links AmeriCorps positions available for the period August 17, 2015 through August 12, 2016.
Each AmeriCorps Member will work closely with the AmeriCorps Members team to implement the Learning ROCKS! Program,
providing expanded learning opportunities to students. Corps Members are an integral part of GLC’s afterschool program by
actively planning weekly schedules, implementing lesson plans, leading literature circles and homework groups, and more.
Responsibilities:
 Plan and implement Learning ROCKS! program themes in coordination with other AmeriCorps Members and Learning
Rocks! Program Manager by creating daily lesson plans;
 Provide direct support and services to approximately 20 - 40 students each day, including appropriate supervision and
assistance during homework completion time and recreational activities;
 Plan and implement full-day summer camp lessons, activities, guest speakers, and field trips;
 Provide meaningful guidance and support for Learning ROCKS! volunteers;
 Communicate with parents/guardians and visitors in a professional and meaningful manner;
 Achieve program goals in close collaboration with the full-time AmeriCorps Members, Site Coordinators, Program
Manager, and Assistant Director;
 Actively contribute to a Community of Practice that identifies and refines best practices in children and youth
programming;
 Help in daily maintenance of the GLC program sites;
 Complete monthly AmeriCorps Great Stories, service reflections, and program activities reports;
 Participate in required AmeriCorps and/or National Days of Service projects; and
 Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization.
Minimum Requirements:
 U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien;
 High school graduate or equivalent, at least 17 years old;
 Commitment to local, community-based organizations;
 Self-motivation, independence, resourcefulness, and flexibility;
 Creativity, dependability, and flexibility;
 Excellent time management and communication skills;
 Professional communication skills – ability to interact well with children, parents, teachers, volunteers, and program
staff; and
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A great sense of humor!
Ideal candidates would also have:
 College degree and/or course work in Education, Social Work, or similar field;
 Bilingual (Spanish/Arabic/Amharic/other and English) skills, including reading, writing, and conversation preferred;
 Experience in and/or knowledge of child development and primary education fields;
 Experience in positive behavioral modification practices for individuals and groups of children; and
 Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.
Time Commitment:
 Term of Service: August 17, 2015 through August 12, 2016; and
 This is a full-time commitment during the term of service.
Benefits:
 Full-time AmeriCorps Members who successfully complete a term of service (1700 hours) are eligible to receive an
AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $5,550;
 Additional benefits include training, $1,008/month living stipend, student-loan forbearance or deferment, health care
benefit, and, depending on eligibility, childcare assistance;
 Corps Members receive time off for winter break and spring break, as well as personal days off; and
 GLC is committed to strengthening Corps Members’ professional and personal development. Corps Members will
receive training in a variety of topics including: content areas, tutoring skills, child development, behavior management,
education theory, leadership skills, and team building. Additionally, AmeriCorps Members will have significant
autonomy and ownership over many aspects of programming and service.
To Apply:
 Complete the initial job application form at: http://greenbrier.squarespace.com/careers/
 Send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected] - subject line: Full-time AmeriCorps
Learning ROCKS! 2015-2016.
Greenbrier Learning Center’s Learning Links AmeriCorps program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community
Service and the position is contingent upon approved funding.
Greenbrier Learning Center shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin
(ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities
include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services.