"AmeriCorps Member serving in the Robinson Community Learning Center's Talk With Your Baby Program"

The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) is an off-campus educational initiative of the University of Notre Dame that champions South Bend by promoting innovation and excellence. As a force multiplier, the Robinson Center leverages community and Notre Dame partners to provide educational opportunities for all ages, enhance existing systems, and build individual and regional capacity. AmeriCorps members serving at RCLC share in the center's commitment to hospitality, education, partnership, civic engagement, and sustainability.

AmeriCorps' mission is to bring Americans together by strengthening communities. RCLC programs in which AmeriCorps members are placed include: preschool classrooms, after school tutoring and enrichment programs, Shakespeare and drama integration, senior outreach, La Casa de Amistad partnership, parenting education, and the Moreau College Initiative at the Westville Correctional Facility.

AmeriCorps members serving in the Talk with Your Baby parenting education program serve in one of two RCLC sites: RCLC Main Campus (1004 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617) and multiple class delivery sites around the region.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with implementation of Talk with Your Baby parenting education classes at multiple sites around the region.
• Assist with program evaluation, which may include working with staff to ensure that attendance documentation and pre-post testing is completed at appropriate times and the results collected.
• Gather, organize, and design resources for implementation in programming and community enrichment events.
• Foster a healthy learning environment by attending to each child's physical, social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Work with TWYB Director to explore opportunities to expand existing youth programming to include additional activities, times, or sites. This may include developing and teaching enrichment classes.
• Oversee special projects as requested, and work with RCLC program staff to coordinate TWYB special events.
• Train in and adhere to health, safety, and emergency care protocols and sanitation guidelines, creating an environment that fosters individual and group learning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assist in recruiting/coordination of volunteers to participate in RCLC programs, and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator. Support volunteers during/after RCLC and TWYB activities.
• Support the documentation of TWYB program activities through photographs and text, and submit information regularly to the RCLC web site and social media.
• Attend weekly AmeriCorps meetings at the RCLC.

Benefits:

• Living Allowance: The amount depends on AmeriCorps member status and is divided into bi-monthly payments. $21,000 for Full-time Members (1,700 hours), $11,000 for Half-time Members (900 hours), $5,000 for Quarter-time Members (450 hours), $4,000 for Minimum-time Members (300 hours).
• Education Award: After completing the term, members receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. $7,395 for Full-time, $3,697.50 for Half-time, $1,956.35 for Quarter-time, $1,565.08 for Minimum-time.

Development Opportunities:

• Training and experience in education and workforce development. Possible certifications include Child Development Associate (CDA) and Child and Youth Care Worker (CYC).
• Opportunity to lead multiple projects.
• Service in a non-profit setting.
• Collaboration with community partners and Notre Dame departments.