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GHCC/ ACTS: LIFTT Site Coordinator
 
 
 
The Alliance for Community, Teachers and Schools (ACTS), an organization that provides evidence-based leadership training and development to schools and communities, has developed Project LIFTT (Learning Ignited by Families and Teachers Together). Project LIFTT is intended to engage parents and teachers in City Schools as co-educators, resulting in specific skill development for the individuals involved as well as observable change in one area of focus through a school development campaign, resulting in a shift of culture in the school’s significant relationships. In the neighborhoods that LIFTT schools serve, 93-99% of children qualify for free and reduced meals. In each school, the principal identified productive parent engagement and leadership to be a critical need for the advancement of the school. LIFTT builds Teams of six teachers and six parents who engage in collaborative, productive work. The improved instruction and results of the Campaign are outcomes of the work, but more long-lasting shifts in relationships, trust, and habit of collaboration that Team members generate. The VISTA member supports the development of school leaders volunteering in Project LIFTT. In Project LIFTT’s first year, we began to see parents and teachers having more conversations, building working relationships, and advocating for one another in different settings. This position is sponsored by Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC) in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve with ACTS in Baltimore, MD. GHCC serves as the VISTA Project Sponsor to more than 20 nonprofit, government, and community organizations throughout Baltimore City and Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, GHCC's mission is to build and strengthen vibrant urban communities. GHCC will provide support to ACTS and the VISTA member throughout the year, including recruitment, training, professional development opportunities, and resources.
 
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Member Duties : Project LIFTT seeks to build productive relationships among parents and teachers in the process of creating the positive conditions for learning. The VISTA member will: 1. Outreach and organize with Family Community Engagement Specialists (FCEs) from Baltimore City Schools and Community School Coordinators (CSCs) to coordinate LIFTT activities in 5-8 schools and neighborhoods in Baltimore City to educate and engage parents in the process of educating children; 2. Coordinate and support the parent and teacher Teams in these schools, including communications, messaging, coordinating training events, and overall coordination; 3. Support the FCE and CSC and the Team in the development and implementation of a School Development Campaign in each school community; 4. Document all significant developmental steps through Project LIFTT, for the purposes of evaluation and replication.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Communications ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
GHCC/ ACTS: LIFTT Site Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
07/24/2015  -   07/23/2016

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  

Accepting Applications
From  04/02/2015  To  06/08/2015 

Contact Lily Ross
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore   MD   21218
410-261-3618
lross@greaterhomewood.org
greaterhomewood.org

Listing ID 60075


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