AmeriCorps position at Kane Area School District, Keystone SMILES 26-27

AmeriCorps Full Time Position Details [Click here to see how you will add to Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps Legacy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VE4BAAKCFstWlWh7GHL9I5IIiWuVhZ4Y/view?usp=sharing) \*Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship. AmeriCorps Host Site: Kane Area Elementary School Note From Host Site Team: "Our site serves about 412 students K-5. We have 3 interventionists that serve with AmeriCorps on Reading and Math proficiencies. AmeriCorps members serve with students in a wide range of activities. They help with summer school by providing STEM activities and do an after-school club to help our students succeed even more." - Shannon Olson AmeriCorps Responsibilities: (in addition to host site service) - Plan and implement service-learning projects for students at host sites or in communities - Attend monthly member meetings - Complete virtual training to amplify service abilities - Participate in National Service Days and planned events - Create a service portfolio and track and report service outcomes - Serve as an ambassador in your neighborhood and community - Participate in a virtual pre-service training prior to serving at assigned host site Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours) Monthly Pretax Monthly Living Allowance: Terms begin September 1st 1700 Hour Term - $2,600.00 (48 Weeks) 1300 Hour Term - $2,600.00 (37 Weeks) Term Education Award: 1700 Hour Term - $7,395.00 1300 Hour Term - $5,176.50 - Additionally, loan forbearance (pause in loan payments) while serving in AmeriCorps - Accrued interest while serving as an AmeriCorps member paid by AmeriCorps program - Education Award Earned when term is successfully completed Other Benefits Include: - Health Care Coverage Available (if eligibility requirements are met) - Child Care (if eligibility requirements are met) - Hands-on experience - CPR/First Aid Certification - Portfolio development - A lifetime of service family and friends! - Loan Deferment & Interest Forbearance: Individuals in approved AmeriCorps positions are eligible for forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans. In addition, interest payments that accrue during service may be eligible for repayment by AmeriCorps. Generally, the Trust pays all interest for members serving full time who complete their term of service. [What is AmeriCorps?](https://301386006-atari-embeds.googleusercontent.com/embeds/16cb204cf3a9d4d223a0a3fd8b0eec5d/inner-frame-minified.html?jsh=m%3B%2F_%2Fscs%2Fapps-static%2F_%2Fjs%2Fk%3Doz.gapi.en.4CFxRrSvxq0.O%2Fam%3DwQE%2Fd%3D1%2Frs%3DAGLTcCNk69adtZYbtfIwiKKtklVg1Iw-vg%2Fm%3D__features__#collapse1) The national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity. To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve