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This AmeriCorps position will assist with a K-8th grade after school program based in a church or faith-based organization, serving through mentoring, providing basic technology activities, coordinating volunteers, and providing overall support.

A typical day of work for the After School Program Coordinator involves preparing lessons and activities for the participating youth, assisting them with their homework, leading lessons activities (especially with regard to technology), supervising their snack and outdoor play sessions, supervising volunteers, assisting with behavior management, keeping accurate records on program participants, soliticing and managing in-kind donations, and assisting the Site Director in the day-to-day administration of the program.

Hope Academy—a growing, Christ-centered, inner city school located in an economically challenged, inner city neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota—offers a classical, Christian education to a diverse urban community of more than 250 students in grades K-9.

Started in 2000, the school is a member school of Christian Schools International (CSI), and has a mission to serve the youth of the inner city with a remarkable, God-centered education. We offer a challenging classical curriculum, which includes Latin, music, art, a small athletics/activities program and a growing parent support network.

You have the opportunity to participate in a variety of health, educational
and community aid programs. This will give you a chance to make an important
contribution to the people of Nepal and while doing so gain an in
depth experience of the country and its culture, that will stay with you
the rest of your life.




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Title:  The Salvation Army Renewal Counselor

Salary Range:  $26,000 - $28,000

Description:  The Renewal Counselor will address the needs of individual clients and contribute to the overall success and efficiency of the Renewal Program - The Salvation Army's substance abuse treatment program that allows women to address the life-controlling problems that have hindered their success. 

Requirements:  Must have a high school diploma or GED; strong communication and organizational skills; willing to learn; flexible; non-judgmental about those we serve; and computer literate.  In addition, this person must be a certified substance abuse counselor (LADC or CADAC) and have 1 year of supervised counseling experience.

Potential Part time (18 hours/week) Parenting Instructor needed for program at federal prison (minimum security serving female inmates), as follows:  Two 3 hour sessions per week plus children's center in visiting room where inmates can practice what they learned in the educational component, emphasizing the development of the parent/child bond through appropriate play and learning activities.  Weekday (educational sessions - 6 hours) and Saturday (visiting room - 6 hours) and Sunday (visiting room - 6 hours).  Additional hours during holidays may be required.  No benefits.  Curriculum and training provided.  Must have Bachelors degree in education and experience providing similar services,