Academic Support Coordinator jobs in Atlanta, GA

*THIS IS A SERVICE/VOLUNTEER ROLE*

You are required to serve 11 months of service on a modest living allowance ($2,250.00) for the duration of the program.*

Service Description

AmeriCorps @ Georgia Tech is looking for an energetic and adaptable Academic Support Coodinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and will be able to provide students with the high level mathematics and reading tutoring they may need.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Embark on a weekly journey of mentoring and tutoring bright young minds right in the heart of the school day!
• Create a dynamic roadmap for academic support, exciting community ventures, and mind-expanding service learning escapades.
• Dive into the after-school adventure with students, crafting engaging enrichment activities that light up their afternoons.
• Infuse your unique brand of creativity and resourcefulness into unleashing the wonders of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) for our awesome K-12 students!
• Team up with the school to power up volunteer recruitment and orientation efforts, spreading the joy of making a difference.
• Become a wizard of organization, assisting the Program Director and Outreach Coordinator in the sacred art of record-keeping.
• Craft compelling storylines through summary reports that capture the amazing impact you're making on students' lives.
• Embark on a journey of growth and development through our thrilling lineup of professional development sessions.
• Embrace the spirit of flexibility as you joyfully tackle any other service duties that come your way.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Qualifications:

• Passionate about K-8 education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English speaking).
• Strong Command of Mathematics up to 9th Grade (must be able to transfer knowledge to others)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible thinker who is willing to lead and learn
• Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, & Forms)
• Able to learn and use Outlook quickly
• Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, self-confident, and have the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

More About AmeriCorps:

• This is an AmeriCorps position. AmeriCorps is a National Service Program, in which individuals dedicate their time to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Georgia Tech's AmeriCorps program is a 11-month commitment, in which members serve in elementary and middle schools and other local nonprofits. Over the 11 month period (September-July), members serve full-time and receive a bi-monthly living stipend and an education award once their service term is complete. AmeriCorps is often called the domestic Peace Corps. Find more information at https://americorps.gov/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,250.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• On a scale of 1 - 5 (5 = Extremely Comfortable), how comfortable would you be teaching Algebra 1 to a student?

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30318 (Required)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person