AmeriCorps Member- Call to Serve
20 days ago
Louisville
Job Description I Would Rather Be Reading | Educate & Elevate Program | Louisville, KY Multiple service term options: 675 hour positions available Help students build stronger futures — academically and emotionally. I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR) is looking for passionate individuals to join our Educate & Elevate AmeriCorps program as Community, Family & School Liaisons. You’ll lead afterschool programs, connect families with resources, and empower students across Louisville to become lifelong learners and leaders. What you’ll do: • Lead engaging afterschool and/or summer programs using trauma-informed, social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, • Facilitate small group SEL lessons and enrichment activities with community partners, • Support students during the school day through weekly academic and emotional check-ins, • Act as a bridge between families and community resources, • Collect and track attendance, growth, and engagement data, • Help with program prep, supply coordination, and occasional substitute teaching, • Contribute creative content: lesson plans, graphics, photos, or videos that showcase student growth, • Make a direct impact on high-needs elementary school students, • Gain real-world experience in education, youth development, and trauma-informed practice, • Be part of an evidence-based approach that centers compassion, literacy, and emotional empowerment, • Earn an education award (value depends on service hours) to help pay for college, vocational training, or student loans, • Receive a living allowance (based on service term), • Believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, • Are passionate about equity, education, and community partnership, • Enjoy leading groups, building relationships, and being creative Louisville, KY (placements in local partner schools and community sites) Commitment: Multiple service terms available: 675 hours (perfect for students, recent grads, retirees, or anyone looking to give back!) Contracts dates: September 1st-July 31st (must serve the entire member service year). After School Hours: Monday through Thursday 3:30-6:30pm (September through April); flexible office hours, 3/week September-May; one Saturday per month 5 hour shift Summer Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm (June & July) Onboarding: September 2-11th; 10am-2pm Compensation: • Living allowance $7,771 paid over the member service year every 2 weeks via direct deposit 1 Apply directly here on Indeed 2 If selected, you’ll be invited to a 60-minute intro chat/initial interview in August where: • We’ll walk you through the role, our mission, and the AmeriCorps process About us: I Would Rather Be Reading’s Educate & Elevate program creates equitable access to trauma-responsive literacy support and social-emotional learning for students across Greater Louisville. Through after school & summer programming, family support, and enrichment opportunities, we help students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Learn more: Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join the IWRBR AmeriCorps team and help us create life-changing opportunities for Louisville youth! Job Type: Part-time Pay: Up to $7,771.00 per year Expected hours: 12 – 15 per week Benefits: • Loan forgiveness, • Tuition reimbursement