About The Company
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Founded in 1989 as a single-site club in Hobe Sound serving 165 children, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin County (BGCMC) has grown to operate four clubs in Martin County reaching thousands of children and families per year. BGCMC’s vision is to provide a world-class enrichment experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters through its doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Operating with an $8M budget, BGCMC’s programming reached 6,663 young people through programming focused on three core pillars: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. In each of these areas, BGCM’s programs show promising results thanks in part to its dedicated staff and innovative model using Americorps volunteers to serve as academic enrichment coaches. BGCMC also provided over 100K free and nutritious meals and over $500K in scholarships to the young people it serves.
For more information, please visit https://www.bgcmartin.org/
Program
As an AmeriCorps member, you will not only make an impact in the lives of students and the community you serve, but you will also grow as an individual. During your 12 months of service, you will gain valuable training and professional development experience that will prepare you for a career in any field.
Site Location & Schedule
4 Martin County Club locations (Hobe Sound, Greater East Stuart, Port Salerno & Indiantown)
Full-time position
M-F from 10am to 7pm: occasional evenings and weekends required.
Purpose
The Elementary Literacy AmeriCorps program will deliver one-on-one and small group lessons centered around English language Arts and literacy. Members will work with teachers to monitor literacy gains, coordinate literacy sessions during the school day assign literacy enrichment activities and provide parents with feedback on their child’s progress.
Our Approach
AmeriCorps members create a safe environment, develop positive relationships with students, recognize students for their efforts, set opportunity and expectations that encourage them to become more engaged in school.
Skills You Will Gain
As an AmeriCorps member, you will develop the following competencies: communication, creativity & problem solving, teamwork, decision making, planning & goal setting, and working with proven professionals in the field of Education.
Must be willing to commute to all Club and school site locations daily.
Benefits
- Bi- weekly living allowance of $884.62
- Completion bonus: Additional $1000 for 100% completion
- If 55+ and qualified, Segal Education Award could be transferred to a family member
- Great teamwork and AmeriCorps colleagues (state-wide and national).
- Healthcare Benefits available for FT members
PRIMARY FUNCTION
AmeriCorps Members will deliver English Language Arts support to Club members using IXL Learning, and other ELA interventions as assigned, in small groups. Members will work with Teachers to monitor literacy gains, coordinate literacy sessions and assign literacy enrichment activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Implement the day-to-day delivery of the AmeriCorps program following all requirements.
· In collaboration with Club Teachers, deliver English Language Art support using IXL Learning, and other ELA interventions as assigned, to members K-5th by delivering small group sessions.
· Ensure the confidentiality of the Club members/students, school employees, and AmeriCorps members.
· Maintain positive communication with Team Leader, Club staff, and school partners as assigned.
· Create an inclusive and supportive environment that actively engages youth in all program activities, encouraging consistent participation and attendance.
· Serve as a positive role model by exemplifying professionalism, strong work ethic, and respect for others. Mentor both youth members and peers by setting a high standard of conduct.
· Maintain accurate records, including lesson plans, attendance sheets, incident reports, and any other required documentation in a timely and organized manner. Provide regular reports on program effectiveness to supervisor.
· Assist in tracking and analyzing program effectiveness and share insights with the team to help refine and improve strategies.
· Collaborate with Team Leader to plan and lead literacy focused events and family engagement activities such as family literacy nights reading challenges, book distribution events, guest readers, and celebrations of student success.
· Provide constant, active supervision and ensure the safety of youth by following established policies and protocols, with the ability to manage challenging situations effectively. Interact with all members and provide motivation and encouragement.
· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program area by adhering to daily cleaning and maintenance procedures. Ensure the environment remains conducive to learning and development.
· Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures.
· Actively participate in ongoing training sessions and professional development activities to enhance skills, knowledge, and overall program delivery. Complete all required trainings.
· May be required to help out in multiple areas as needed, including working from additional sites, contributing to the overall success of the team and mission.
· Additional duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Maintain close daily contact with supervisor, AmeriCorps Member Experience Specialist, Teachers, Team Lead, and Club/school site location staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Possess a high school degree or be working towards completing.
· Be above the age of 17.
· Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
· Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program.
· Agree and pass a criminal background and drug check.
· CPR and First Aid Certifications (or obtain within the first three months of employment).
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, lift up to 25 pounds and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment this position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
This position requires successful completion of a Florida Level 2 Background Screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the screening process, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From $442.31 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 17 years of age?
- Our organization requires a thorough background screening and drug test. We do not accept any THC products. Would there be anything that could prohibit you from being hired?
- Full-time availability required. Hours are from 10am to 7pm.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
