Academic Tutor & SEL

Academic Tutor & SEL Support

The Sitka Ameri Corps Program works to address the high rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in rural Alaska by fostering strong developmental relationships with youth. Members support this mission through enrichment activities, academic assistance, mentoring, mental health support, and capacity building efforts. Members typically serve 36-40 hours per week in roles such as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers.

Members live in shared co-housing and help maintain a cooperative living environment. Up to 10% of service hours may be spent participating in community activities beyond the primary site-such as clubs, cultural events, tribal organizations, or community groups-to broaden cultural understanding and strengthen community relationships. Given Alaska's geography and the community based nature of service, members commit to a full term of service, with preference for local applicants.

Leadership development is integral and includes training in self leadership, conflict resolution, and effective service delivery. Sitka is a walkable community, and members primarily travel by foot, bicycle, or public transit. Successful members communicate well with staff, adapt to changing needs, and maintain a collaborative, supportive approach. Strong communication skills-and appropriate gear for local weather-are essential for a positive service experience.

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Member Duties :
Sitka Ameri Corps members strengthen youth resiliency through a healing-centered, culturally responsive approach. They build developmental relationships by providing academic support, mentoring, mental-health and life-skills assistance, and enrichment activities. Members serve as nurturing role models for at-risk youth and must demonstrate strong communication, flexibility, and adaptability-plus readiness for Sitka's weather. Working as a team, members build relationships with students, families, and staff while tailoring duties to school needs.

Responsibilities include academic coaching, attending staff meetings, implementing student interventions, creating enrichment activities, supporting literacy, math, and behavior skills, fostering a positive classroom environment, using evidence-based SEL practices, monitoring progress with teachers, modeling positive behavior, providing instructional support, and building relationships during lunch periods.

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

None

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Team Work , Disaster Services , Fine Arts/Crafts , Urban Planning , Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Social Services , Environment , Leadership , Education , Public Health , General Skills , Trade/Construction , Veterans , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Architectural Planning , Law , Teaching/Tutoring , Medicine , First Aid , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Public Speaking .