4H CAPITAL Urban Farm Afterschool Instructor (Half-Time)

4-H CAPITAL is a Travis County AgriLife Extension Program. We strive to “Make the Best Better” and “Get Things Done” in afterschool programming throughout Title I schools in the Austin and Del Valle Independent School Districts. 

·        Inspire youth to develop into inquiring scientists, citizens of character, partners in service and engaged community members

·        Be a positive role model and influence for elementary and middle school aged students

·        Plan, lead, and assist 4-H CAPITAL’s science curriculum in the after-school space

·        Develop proficiency in teaching and leading groups of youth of up to 16 students

·        Implement proactive behavior management systems to ensure a safe and impactful teaching environment

·   Members will work a 2PM-6PM M-Th, and 9AM-2PM Friday schedule (21 hours per week)

with occasional weekend events

·        Keep attendance records of 4-H CAPITAL classes

·        Assist in gathering and reporting data for evaluation purposes

·        Willingness to work in an office environment that houses animals

·        Wear AmeriCorps logo while serving hours

·        Earn a monthly living stipend of $1,114.28

·        $3,247.50 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of term of service.

·        Student loans may qualify for forbearance during your term of service

·        Professional development opportunities provided

·        Participation in Life After AmeriCorps Training and professional develop opportunities

·        Community building and awareness through ongoing service projects.

·        Interest in science, community service, youth development and/or non-profit work

·        Experience working with youth in a professional setting

·        Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things

·        Proficient computer skills, including data entry and email correspondence

·        Has reliable transportation to travel to and from school sites.

·        Ability to bend, sit on floor, stoop and lift teaching materials that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

·        Bilingual with English and Spanish

·        Participation in Teleservice work during National/Pandemic Disasters

·        Ability to work virtually during times of National and Pandemic Disasters

·        U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States

·        High school diploma or equivalent

·        Commitment to serve a 10.5 month term: August 16th 2023 – June 28th 2024

·        Complete 900 hours of service by June 28th, 2024

·        Disaster Relief: In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, AmeriCorps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by OneStar to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities. This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of the member’s standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties. In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, AmeriCorps members may voluntarily or be required by OneStar to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities.