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The LearningWorks Aim High program places teams of dedicated AmeriCorps members in elementary schools in Southern Maine to increase student academic achievement and social and emotional learning through tutoring, mentoring and extended learning interventions, both in and outside of the classroom.
Our service terms run in conjunction with the school year and summer programming: from August through August. We accept applications on a rolling basis. Half and minimum-time members have the option of completing service at the end of the school year (May or June) or end of our service term (mid-August). Summer members serve May through August.
After completing service, AmeriCorps members receive an education award which can be used towards tuition, future educational opportunities, or qualified student loan debt. Over two hundred colleges and universities across the country acknowledge the value of AmeriCorps service by matching Segal education awards. See the full list here.
Full-Time Commitment
Total hour commitment: 1,700
Living allowance: $14,279
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion: $6,200
Half-Time Commitment
Half year: 40 hr/wk
Total hour commitment: 900
Living allowance: $5,500
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion: $3,100
Minimum-Time Commitment
Half year: 10-15 hr/wk
Summer: 40 hr/wk
Total hour commitment: 300
Living allowance: N/A
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion: $1,300
Full-Time Membership: Each Aim High partner school has a single full-time Lead AmeriCorps member. Lead members play an important role as a point of contact with school teachers, administrators, and Aim High program staff. While also providing direct service with students, lead members are peer leaders through helping to coordinate other members, programs, and activities at their school site. Lead members are not supervisors, but are expected to be a peer model for others. They also support new members through orientation to school and provide guidance to other members throughout their service. More Info + Application
Half-Time Membership: Each school has a group of half-time members who provide consistent support to students and teachers, both inside and outside of the classroom. Half-time members play a key role in the program by committing to a regular service schedule and serving as a reliable resource in each school. More Info + Application
Minimum-Time Membership: Each school has a team of Minimum-Time AmeriCorps members who provide consistent support to students and teachers, both inside and outside of the classroom. Minimum-time members play a key role in the program by committing to a regular service schedule and serving as a reliable resource in each school. More Info + Application
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