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4-H CAPITAL Full Time Afterschool Nat Resources Instructor

4-H CAPITAL inspires youth to develop into inquiring scientists, citizens of character, partners in service, and engaged community members through participation in project-based learning experiences and collaborative community involvement. 4-H CAPITAL provides engaging afterschool and summer-camp enrichment programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), primarily serving youth in Title I school districts in the Austin area. Our hands-on, inquiry-based activities are designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving, while helping youth develop social and leadership skills. Such learning experiences in a fun, safe environment empower our 4-H Club members to achieve greater success academically and as adults, while reducing risk-taking behaviors that inhibit success. By establishing positive relationships with the youth we serve, 4-H CAPITAL helps youth appreciate learning, build character, and develop life skills that will enable them to become self-directing and productive community members. 4-H CAPITAL began in 1992 as a 5-year USDA grant. Adopted by Travis County in 1997, the program received its first AmeriCorps grant in 2003; since then, AmeriCorps funding has been continuously renewed annually. With the support of AmeriCorps volunteers, 4-H CAPITAL has grown from one school to approximately 30, totaling more than 25,000 contact hours annually with Travis County youth. For more information visit www.4-hcapital.org or www.facebook.com/4-hcapital

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Member Duties : Members will work closely with 4-H CAPITAL's Natural Resource Specialist to design and deliver engaging lessons focused on increasing youth’s interest in nature and nature-related activities. Youth will conduct hands-on investigations, explore the outdoors, build knowledge of the environmental sciences and experience diverse career paths. Classes may engage with Austin’s environmental professionals who will share their expert knowledge about the local environment. Youth may go on field trips to city, county or state parks and other nature areas to learn about their local environment. Typical service hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm, Mon - Fri. Members will come and prepare lessons in the office, then drive to a school site in the afternoon (mileage is reimbursed between work sites). Most afterschool programs run Mon-Thurs from 2:30-6:00pm. Fridays are used for planning, team meetings, service and program reporting, and trainings.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Professional Development , Stipend , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Community Organization , Education , Team Work , General Skills , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring .

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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

4-H CAPITAL Full Time Afterschool Nat Resources Instructor

Program Start/End Date

08/14/2019 - 06/28/2020

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

TEXAS

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/23/2019 To 10/31/2019

Contact

Alicia Ford

1600B Smith Rd

Austin TX 78721

512-854-9609

4-HRecruitment@traviscountytx.gov

www.4-hcapital.org

Listing ID

78973


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