COLLEGE BOUND ST. LOUIS
COLLEGE PREPARATION COACH
AMERICORPS POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:AmeriCorps College Preparation Coach
College Bound St. Louis is an award-winning college preparation and persistence program. Through an individualized, holistic, and multi-year commitment, College Bound’s mission is to empower promising high school and college students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve bachelor’s degrees and fulfilling careers. Since our founding in 2006, we have succeeded in helping 99.9% of our graduating high school seniors earn admission to a four-year college and helping them graduate at 5 times the rate of their peers! To accomplish this, College Bound counts on our AmeriCorps College Coaches to directly serve our students as they as coaches gain professional experience and development. To learn more, please visit:
Position Summary
AmeriCorpsCollege PreparationCoaches will work directly with high school students in hybrid -mentor-advisor-teacher’s aidroles to support them in gaining access to college. While serving students inside the classroom, coaches will help implement a college preparation curriculum focused on guiding students through college acceptance, and preparing them for college success. Outside of the classroom, Coaches lead students in community service projects, cultural engagements, and social events. We support our students not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Core to College Bound’s approach with our students is building strong relationships with them; we believe no significant learning can occur without a significant relationship. Additionally, all AmeriCorps Members will receive professional development, training, and support from industry professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
Mentor and advise students toward high school graduation and college acceptance
Seek out and create relationship-building experiences with students
Design and leadafter school/weekend community service events and cultural field trips
Communicate with students regularly via phone, text, email, social media, and most importantly, in-person interactions
Successfully understand and help implement college preparation curriculum
Support grade level managers with College Knowledge classes by providing individualized student counseling and class facilitation when necessary
Conduct quarterly grade conferences with students
Lead College Knowledge presentations for 9th grade high school students
Attend open houses/parent conferences/parent events
Collect quarterly grade reports and annual transcripts for students
Conduct pre and post tests
Attend school wide activities such as recitals and sporting events
Receive professional training in classroom facilitation, curriculum management, counseling youth, and more
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with youth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills
Passion for and commitment to service
Prefer familiarity with college admissions process
Prefer experience facilitating groups of various sizes
High energy, enthusiastic, and eager to learn with a strong belief that young people can succeed
Driver’s license and vehicle required to transport 2 or more students per week
Commitment to serve 40 hours a week
Benefits
$15,000 Living Stipend
$5,815 Education Award
Health insurance
Federal student loan forbearance; additionally, AmeriCorps willpay the interest that accrues on your loans during your term of service
Food Stamp eligibility (if financially qualified)
Reimbursed mileage
Major holidays off and 15 days PTO (paid time off)
Professional development, training, and experience opportunities
Duration of Term of Service
August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit College Bound’s websitefor more details on applying. Applications can be emailed to under the subject line “College Preparation Coach Application” or mailed to:
College Bound
Attention: Jenn Gray
110 North Jefferson Ave
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Applications must include all of the following:
Resume
Cover Letter
College Bound application
Copy of college transcript (unofficial is fine)
Application Deadline:
College Bound is currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for the 2018-2019 program year on a rolling basis and will conclude as soon as the team is full. Teams typically fill up by the end of May and so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.