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Achievement Member - Higher Achievement (22-23)
 
 
 
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Higher Achievement staff and programs connect scholars from across the District to the resources, opportunities, and encouragement that makes a difference in high school completion and college and post-secondary attainment. We do this through programming that focuses on academic gains and high school readiness, all through the lens of strong relationships and social justice: *Our scholars are offered academic literacy support and homework help to support in-school gains during afterschool hours. *High school readiness mentoring uses community volunteers to work with scholars to build confidence and set-goals to apply and enroll in their best fit high school program. *Because the majority of our scholars identify as students of color and to reflect the vibrant city we work in, our programs also create space for cultural reflection, discussion, and learning. Scholars are in the program from 5th-8th grade and commit for a full school year, so staff, scholars, and families build strong relationships that lead to strong results. On average, 95% of our scholars graduate from high school on-time, compared to the 2021 DC average of 71%. Higher Achievement offers 3 AmeriCorps positions: Achievement Member (this position); Volunteer and Scholar Recruitment Member; and Program Support Member. Applicants can apply to more than one of our open AmeriCorps roles in separate applications.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The position includes direct involvement with scholars and tasks to support Higher Achievement’s progressive, skills-based enrichment and academic model. Responsibilities focus on four key areas: *academic support and instruction, *high school readiness and placement, *communication with teachers and families, and *scholar recruitment. On center days during the school year, the AmeriCorps Member serves (on average) in a 12pm-8pm schedule, with the first half of the day on-site at Higher Achievement and the second half of the day on-site at the school where the Achievement Center is based. On non-center days, the AmeriCorps member serves primarily on-site at Higher Achievement with a more traditional 9am-5pm schedule, talking to parents, meeting with teachers, supporting volunteer mentors, and preparing activities for center. Members will receive training in Higher Achievement’s programs, including Center-specific trainings with our full-time program staff.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Transportation benefits ,  Health Coverage . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Public Speaking ,  Conflict Resolution . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Achievement Member - Higher Achievement (22-23)
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2022  -   08/31/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/16/2022  To  09/30/2022 
Contact Kimberly Yates
317 8th St NE
Washington   DC   20002
202-585-1628
kyates@higherachievement.org
www.higherachievement.org
Listing ID 112157

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