The Dan River Year AmeriCorps program, operated through the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), is dedicated to addressing community needs in Southern Virginia. We mobilize AmeriCorps members in a community-supported environment to build capacity in the region, strengthen community involvement and address pressing needs. AmeriCorps members focus on building the region’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and literacy capacity.
We are seeking Summer STEM Educators who can provide direct and indirect service support to site(s) during summer camps, bridge programs and family STEM activities. Members will focus on building and introducing curriculum and activities for students, helping prepare them for middle school to improve their literacy, math and/or STEM skills.
Details:
- Living allowance of $1,200 per month and tuition reimbursement
- Service dates between June-August 2023
- Hours may vary between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday (30-40 hours/week)
Responsibilities and Requirements
Summer STEM Educators will provide direct and indirect service support to site(s) during summer camps, bridge programs, and family STEM activities. Members will focus on building and introducing curriculum and activities for students, helping prepare them for middle school to improve their literacy, math and/or STEM skills. Members will also assist with supervision of all students enrolled in the program and ensure safety and well-being of the children are maintained. Summer STEM Educators will also lead the efforts in researching, planning, implementing and evaluating other STEM programs.
Members will receive training and mentoring from IALR staff and site representatives.
During the school year, we also recruit AmeriCorps STEM/Literacy Tutors to provide direct service to students at our partner sites. We partner with elementary and middle schools in Danville, Pittsylvania, Henry, Martinsville and Halifax as well as out-of-school partners like the Danville Science Center, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area (including Chatham). Members will be assigned to a specific service site. All members will receive tutor training prior to placement.
Participants will earn a living allowance of $3,600 for a service term of 300 hours over 10 weeks between June-August 2023. At the end of a successful term of service, participants will be eligible for a Segal Education Award of $1,374.60, which can be used to repay student loans or for current or future education.
IALR also administers a Public Health AmeriCorps program.
