YouthBuild - GED Classroom Assistants

Join our YouthBuild program at American YouthWorks (AYW), a national leader in combining green building with affordable housing and education. We work with unemployed youth who are not in school, helping them earn their GED or high school diploma while gaining hands-on job training and personal development. As a Classroom Assistant, you’ll play a key leadership role in both the classroom and on vocational sites. You'll be a role model, guiding at-risk teens and young adults, tutoring, preparing lesson plans, and helping create meaningful service projects. Our AmeriCorps members serve 1,700 hours full-time (M-F, 8-5), receive a living stipend, health benefits, and an educational award. Serving with AmeriCorps is both challenging and rewarding—it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and create unforgettable experiences. Plus, you'll even get time off for SXSW (sorry, wristbands not included). If you have experience working with youth and are passionate about education, we want you on our team. Learn more at www.ayw.org. Start date is flexible after 09/01/2024. Member Duties : GED Classroom Assistants must be role models and provide leadership for at-risk teens and young adults. You will be assisting the teacher in a credit recovery/vocational training program. Classroom duties include tutoring, preparing & presenting lesson plans, assisting with group projects, documentation, redirecting students, & helping students access community resources. Applicants should be 18-28 years old, have experience working with youth and a desire to work in an educational setting. $2400/monthly stipend Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Education , Children/Youth . Skills : Writing/Editing , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , General Skills , Team Work . SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program YouthBuild - GED Classroom Assistants Program Start/End Date 01/21/2025 - 12/19/2025 Work Schedule Full Time Education level Some college Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 28 Program Locations TEXAS Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/23/2024 To 03/31/2025 Contact Alex Koch 1901 E Ben White Blvd Austin TX 78741 5124845902 [email protected] www.ayw.org Listing ID 56633 Apply Job!