Job Description

How you’ll make an impact as an AmeriCorps Member serving at Playworks

You will improve the school climate at a local elementary school by ensuring that every kid gets to play every day. You will engage kids and educators every school day, making a positive impact on the playground, in the classroom and in the school community. We will train you and support you on this journey so that you can:

• Create opportunities for safe and inclusive play, on the playground and throughout the school, by being an effective facilitator and a caring, consistent adult to ensure that every kid has the opportunity to play every day.
• Implement a youth leadership program by providing student leadership opportunities at recess and implementing curriculum for a cohort of students before or after school.
• Lead individual classes to build youth leadership skills, promote cooperation, and introduce new games that kids can play on the playground, including the rules and boundaries.
• Enlist and coach students in interscholastic/developmental sports leagues that might include basketball, volleyball, or soccer.
• Work with the school to create opportunities to engage families and the wider school community.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers who will assist with your programming  to strengthen school climate.
• Develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
• Participate in national days of service and some weekend service projects in the greater community.

Playworks Indiana AmeriCorps Members receive a stipend of approximately $27,000 for 10 months of service, medical benefits at no cost, an education award of over $6,000 at the completion of their service and many more benefits.

How to Apply

Essential Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to fulfilling your entire term of service with the ability to serve your scheduled hours consistently
• An interest in volunteering, learning, and growing while giving back to the community

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Bureaus: Indiana. Job Categories: Temporary. Job Types: Instructional Support. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.