Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Preschool Program

University of Notre Dame, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Notre Dame, INDIANA
Job Type: Temporary
Deadline: 01 May 2024

Position Information


Job Title Summer AmeriCorps position with the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Preschool Program
Job Description
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:
  • Assist with development and implementation of the RCLC Summer Preschool Program. This includes: recruiting participants, curriculum planning, interacting with children, communicating with parents, and record-keeping.
  • Assist with food service for children
  • Document activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly for the RCLC web site and Facebook page.
  • Oversee and coordinate special projects as requested
  • Attend AmeriCorps team meetings/trainings at the RCLC.


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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) a plus
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department Robinson Learning Center (24015)
Department Website rclc.nd.edu
Family / Sub-Family No Eprism / Intern_No Eprism
Career Stream/Level Other
Department Hiring Pay Range
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S6 - PT Non-exempt Salaried
Job Category Summer Employment
Job Type Temporary
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Schedule: Hours/Week Quarter Time--40 hours/week; Minimum Time-30 hours/week
Schedule: # of months May-July 2024


Posting Detail Information


Job Posting Date (Campus) 01/31/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 01/31/2024
Job Closing Date 05/01/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24612
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/33353

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