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MLC AmeriCorps places members in Maine & New Hampshire schools &nonprofit organizations serving K-12 English Language Learners. This program increases academic engagement among ELL students through implementing Social Emotional Learning practices. Members implement SEL supporting students through weekly meetings with 15-25 students. Members will 1) prioritize youth engagement, 2) facilitate peer to peer engagement, 3) coach youth through goal setting, and 4) encourage staff engagement. In addition, members leverage volunteers to engage in mentoring and in-school/after-school School Skills Support, Aspirations support, Enrichment, and Community Engagement programs. The Multilingual and Multicultural Center provides programming support for all students and families whose home language is not English. To ensure equal access to educational opportunities for these students, the Center provides support services in the areas of classroom instruction, summer academic programs, staff development, curriculum and materials development, assessment, parent and community outreach. Over the years, Portland's Multilingual community has grown exponentially and become increasingly more diverse. Currently, the district has over 1,800 students who come from homes where over 60 different languages are spoken. The students represent about 25% of Portland Public Schools' total enrollment; some 1,400 of them are identified as English Language Learners. Members will become part of "Make IT Happen" program. "Make IT Happen!" is an academic support and college readiness program at the middle & high school levels to help ELLs. Each school will have an on-site supervisor. The member will become an integral part of each school's unique culture and work closely with staff members as well as students and volunteers. AmeriCorps Members will be placed at one of Portland's public schools. Further info regarding the schools may be found at www.portlandpublicschools.org.

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Member Duties : Our mission is to ensure equal access to education opportunities for ELLs. Our students speak 60 different home languages and represent 25% of Portland's K-12 public school enrollment. You will serve directly with motivated ELLs at one of the Academic Centers located at one of the public schools. You be serving with other AmeriCorps, teachers, guidance counselors, local volunteers and staff members from the Multilingual and Multicultural Center to implement a variety of supports which assist in language acquisition and academic achievement. This position is ideal for a candidate who is motivated and skilled in developing student academic profiles. Superb interpersonal skills, an ability to engage and motivate students, excellent organizational skills, and an ability to set high academic standards and expectations are central to the position. A comprehensive understanding of the college application process is critical.

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

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

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Communications , Community Organization , Recruitment , Youth Development , General Skills , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Goodwill-Portland Public Schools-Portland,ME

Program Start/End Date
08/31/2018 - 07/31/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MAINE

Accepting Applications
From 03/20/2018 To 08/31/2018

Contact	Elizabeth Holt
190 Lancaster St
Portland ME 04101
207-370-3920
elizabeth.holt@goodwillnne.org

Listing ID	48869


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