Corps for a Change 2023-2024 Member

This is an AmeriCorps service member position within an AmeriCorps program, Corps for a Change. The position begins on August 14, 2023 and ends on May 31st, 2024. Corps for a Change members are placed at one high school and will support a caseload of 20-40 students who are considered to exhibit low attendance and/or lack of engagement. The position is full-time (35- 40 hours per week), with school breaks and holidays off. AmeriCorps members engage in an intake process to assess what support students might need to be more engaged. AmeriCorps members will focus on student interventions such as: one-on-one support meetings, classroom observation, outreach phone calls, resource referrals, tutoring and other school-wide attendance and engagement initiatives. The goal of the members’ term of service is to support students to be more engaged in school, improve attendance, and help support a path toward academic success. No experience necessary, an AmeriCorps member you will be trained during orientation and receive professional development throughout your service term. CYC AmeriCorps members will be placed at one school during their term of service. Placement will be determined based on the preferences of the member, needs of the member and the needs of the school. Typically, member location and mode of transportation are the biggest consideration. Although members are placed at one school, there will be regular opportunities to connect as a larger team with your fellow Corps for a Change members. Service locations sites are located throughout the state of Colorado.