The RCLC Early Childhood Program offers a six-week Summer Preschool Program for children, ages 3-5, five days per week. A majority of the children enrolled are English Language Learners. This program aims to expand language and literacy experience for parents and children.

AmeriCorps Position Summary:
1. The AmeriCorps member will assist with planning and implementation of the six-week preschool summer program. The program runs from 8:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday.
2. The AmeriCorps member will assist the Program Director, Preschool Teacher and full-time AmeriCorps member to plan and implement parent-child activities, such as field trips, outdoor activities, and special events.

Specific Responsibilities include:

AmeriCorps is a national service organization aimed at helping communities meet needs in areas including education by building the capacity of community organizations. These are service positions, rather than traditional “jobs”. Each member completes a required number of service hours, and will receive an education award on completion of those hours; this education award may be used for future education or student loans. Members also receive a monthly living allowance for the three months of the summer term, May-July.

There are both Quarter-Time and Minimum-Time summer AmeriCorps positions available with the RCLC Preschool.

A quarter-time AmeriCorps member must complete 450 hours of service by the end of the summer. The member will serve approximately 40 hours per week for the term of service. On completion of the 450 hours, the member will receive an education award.

Compensation for a Quarter-Time member is as follows:
Living Allowance: $1555 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,824 on completion of 450 service hours.

A Minimum-iTme AmeriCorps member must complete 300 hours of service by the end of the summer. The member will serve approximately 30 hours per week for the term of service. On completion of the 300 hours, the member will receive an education award.

Compensation for a Minimum-Time member is as follows:
Living Allowance: $1243 per month (May-July)
Education Award $1,459 on completion of 300 service hours.

High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien.

Must be 18 years old by 7/31/2024

Reliable transportation is a plus.

Additional Qualifications include:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Interest in education, working with at-risk youth, and community development.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Computer skills including GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
- Sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills required to work with a diverse audience including: RCLC staff, volunteers, fellow AmeriCorps members, Notre Dame and community partners, RCLC participants (ranging in age from early childhood through senior citizens), neighborhood residents, and families of participants.

Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) a plus

Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm