Napa County Office of Education
AmeriCorps Youth Tutor & Mentor
Napa County Office of Education, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
Position Title: Full Time Member, 900 hr (6 Months)
Stipend Amount: $2,500
Service Term: January 2026 - June 2026
Reports To: School Site Coordinator and AmeriCorps EXL Program Coordinator
Position Summary AmeriCorps Expanded Learning (EXL) offers a meaningful opportunity to support students’ academic growth and personal development while being part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact in schools. Students are at the heart of our work. We are seeking proactive, adaptable, enthusiastic, and dedicated AmeriCorps EXL Mentors to support the academic and social–emotional development of students in local area schools of Santa Rosa, California.
Each Mentor is placed at one school site upon hiring to serve for the entire school year.
Program Overview The goal of the AmeriCorps EXL program is to provide comprehensive support to students.
All students at the school site benefit from organized, collaborative games and conflict‑resolution during recess and lunch.
Students in need of additional supports are assessed and assigned targeted services in literacy or math tutoring and/or placed in a social–emotional mentoring group.
Active Recess Structured and organized activities facilitated by adults to encourage students in games/sports while building conflict‑resolution skills during the core day and after school.
Members are assigned a daily game that they facilitate and engage with students, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors.
Academic Tutoring
Work with students who are academically below grade level in literacy and/or math skills.
Lead daily 30‑minute academic tutoring sessions with students 1‑to‑1, in pairs, or in small groups at least 4 days a week.
Students will attend tutoring for half of the school year.
Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor or provided by the teacher or curriculum.
Mentors will work with students who need additional support in skill development, relationship‑building, and personal growth.
Lead 30‑minute mentoring sessions with students 1‑to‑1, in pairs, or in small groups; one to two sessions per week.
Mentors will support the same students throughout the course of the school year.
Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor, utilizing provided curriculum.
Expanded Learning Support Expanded Learning programs support selected students beyond the classroom, outside normal school day hours.
They are often referred to as after‑school programs.
Support the after‑school program, COOL School, by engaging with groups of students during the homework hour and leading physical, interpersonal, and enrichment activities.
Members will also support the student Spring Break and summer programs.
Member Development
Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth.
Participate in National Service events to support the local community.
Service Commitment (Full Time 900 Hour Member) Full Time, 6‑month commitment serving a minimum of 900 hours – may include some weekends and evenings, and additional service events to fulfill the AmeriCorps contractual service expectations.
6‑month contract hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm daily over 6 months.
Members are not expected to serve during days their school site is closed according to each district’s specific school calendar.
(Spring Break Intercession program is mandatory.)
Service hours are expected to occur in‑person at school sites, and EXL members are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.
Areas of Responsibility
Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval).
Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database).
Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date.
Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently cannot accept DACA recipients).
Passion for education and working with youth of all backgrounds.
Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, and professional.
Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity.
Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the program’s safety policies and rules.
Benefits of Service
Monthly Living Stipend of $2,500 (10‑month contract).
Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program).
$250 Moving Stipend for applicants moving from over 250 miles from the service site.
Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment.
Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities.
*Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable.
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Stipend Amount: $2,500
Service Term: January 2026 - June 2026
Reports To: School Site Coordinator and AmeriCorps EXL Program Coordinator
Position Summary AmeriCorps Expanded Learning (EXL) offers a meaningful opportunity to support students’ academic growth and personal development while being part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact in schools. Students are at the heart of our work. We are seeking proactive, adaptable, enthusiastic, and dedicated AmeriCorps EXL Mentors to support the academic and social–emotional development of students in local area schools of Santa Rosa, California.
Each Mentor is placed at one school site upon hiring to serve for the entire school year.
Program Overview The goal of the AmeriCorps EXL program is to provide comprehensive support to students.
All students at the school site benefit from organized, collaborative games and conflict‑resolution during recess and lunch.
Students in need of additional supports are assessed and assigned targeted services in literacy or math tutoring and/or placed in a social–emotional mentoring group.
Active Recess Structured and organized activities facilitated by adults to encourage students in games/sports while building conflict‑resolution skills during the core day and after school.
Members are assigned a daily game that they facilitate and engage with students, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors.
Academic Tutoring
Work with students who are academically below grade level in literacy and/or math skills.
Lead daily 30‑minute academic tutoring sessions with students 1‑to‑1, in pairs, or in small groups at least 4 days a week.
Students will attend tutoring for half of the school year.
Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor or provided by the teacher or curriculum.
Mentors will work with students who need additional support in skill development, relationship‑building, and personal growth.
Lead 30‑minute mentoring sessions with students 1‑to‑1, in pairs, or in small groups; one to two sessions per week.
Mentors will support the same students throughout the course of the school year.
Lesson plans are created and implemented by the Mentor, utilizing provided curriculum.
Expanded Learning Support Expanded Learning programs support selected students beyond the classroom, outside normal school day hours.
They are often referred to as after‑school programs.
Support the after‑school program, COOL School, by engaging with groups of students during the homework hour and leading physical, interpersonal, and enrichment activities.
Members will also support the student Spring Break and summer programs.
Member Development
Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth.
Participate in National Service events to support the local community.
Service Commitment (Full Time 900 Hour Member) Full Time, 6‑month commitment serving a minimum of 900 hours – may include some weekends and evenings, and additional service events to fulfill the AmeriCorps contractual service expectations.
6‑month contract hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm daily over 6 months.
Members are not expected to serve during days their school site is closed according to each district’s specific school calendar.
(Spring Break Intercession program is mandatory.)
Service hours are expected to occur in‑person at school sites, and EXL members are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.
Areas of Responsibility
Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval).
Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database).
Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date.
Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently cannot accept DACA recipients).
Passion for education and working with youth of all backgrounds.
Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated, and professional.
Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity.
Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the program’s safety policies and rules.
Benefits of Service
Monthly Living Stipend of $2,500 (10‑month contract).
Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program).
$250 Moving Stipend for applicants moving from over 250 miles from the service site.
Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment.
Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities.
*Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable.
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