North Clarion School District Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps 26-27

AmeriCorps Full Time Position Details

*Documents needed to enroll: Government Issued Photo ID, Signed Social Security Card, US Birth Certificate or another form of Proof of Citizenship.

Service Site Location(s): North Clarion County School District

North Clarion has a need for student assistance in academic and social development for students who display risk factors in Reading, Mathematics, Learning Support, and Life Skills. This demographic of students has historically underperformed as displayed in state assessment testing, resulting in a need for academic intervention.

Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours)

Positions begin September 2026, Apply now in time to process clearances.

Full Time -Monthly Pretax Living Allowance: $2,600 (48 weeks/40 hours per week)

Education Award: Full Time $7,395.00

• 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

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

All members must participate in a two-day pre-service training their first and second day of service via virtual training.

Activities are concentrated in the following areas:

• School Readiness & Success
• Mentoring Youth through Service
• Academic support service
• Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects
• STEM/STEAM/STREAM activities and service learning

What is AmeriCorps?

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