LAYC/MMYC AmeriCorps Roadmaps

Our AmeriCorps program trains young adults who are interested in becoming youth developers or educators themselves the chance to try their hand in a real-world setting and gain tons of useful skills! Members serve in after school, in school and summer programming at two title-one middle schools in Prince George's County. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Provide academic assistance in literacy to assigned students in both small groups and individually -Establish positive communication with teachers and other school administrators -Help students in developing self confidence, improving self concept, and reducing anxiety or fear of failure in academic work -Attend periodic training sessions as assigned -Help students develop study skills necessary for academic success -Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying -Keep confidential computer records of student interaction and progress including learning objectives completed, attendance, and student report cards -Participate in monthly or bi-monthly community service projects