Member Descriptions
Outdoor Education Instructors
• Applicants must have a commitment to serving K-12 students and an interest or prior work experience in outdoor education.
• Leadership, Public Speaking, Teamwork, General Skills, Education, Outdoor Experience
• High school diploma/GED • 17 Years or Older • U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident
• Able to pass a Background Check • Willing to travel, must have a valid driver's license
Members will assist the Education staff as they develop and implement programming on environmental education and outdoor recreation with K-12 students. Activities include team building, natural science and wildlife education, fishing, outdoor exploration, survival skills, gardening, crafts, and other activities designed to engage students with the natural world. As appropriate, educational activities including field trips or hosting guest speakers will be planned and implemented by Members to broaden the experience of students and to engage and inform the general community.
Host Sites : Mark Armijo Academy, Albq Sign Language Academy
Language Arts and Math Tutors
• Applicants must have a commitment to serving K-12 students, an interest or prior work experience in education, and must be able to demonstrate mastery in the related subject area.
• Leadership, Teamwork, Education, General Skills, Social Work, Working with At-Risk Students,
Engagement of Underserved Communities, Reading and Writing, Math
• High school diploma/GED • 17 Years or Older • U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident
• Able to pass a Background Check • Willing to travel, must have a valid driver's license
Members serving as a K-12 Language Arts or Math Tutor should have a deep understanding of the subject(s) and will use their insight and creativity to adapt to each student's needs and learning style, engage and help students feel comfortable during sessions, provide academic support to student’s current classwork, and be able to supplement with additional resources. The Member will consult with the student’s language arts and math teachers as needed to develop effective ways to engage students in the subject matter. Tutors must be organized, creative, and patient when working with students and must also provide feedback to the school’s education team regarding individual student progress. (Note that NewMexiCorps members serving as tutors for the Albq. Sign Language Academy do NOT need to be proficient in ASL.)
Host Sites : The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
Art and Drama Instructors
• Applicants must possess a passion for the arts and a commitment to serving youth and adults, many with hearing impairment, developmental disability, and other special needs.
• Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge of the subject area or related educational or work
experience.
• Visual Arts/Crafts, Drama/Theatre, Leadership, Public Speaking, Teamwork, General Skills, Education, Working with Students and Adults with Special Needs, American Sign Language (preferred)
• High school diploma/GED • 17 Years or Older • U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident
• Able to pass a Background Check • Willing to travel, must have a valid driver's license
Art/Drama Instructors
Members will develop and implement a visual and performing arts program including elements of drawing, ceramics, photography, digital art, acting, performing, makeup, costume design, set-building, sound and lighting, and event promotion, as well as fieldtrips and other activities that will fully utilize the extensive art facility and provide a well-rounded art experience for high school transitions students and adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Host Site: ASLA's North Fourth Arts Center
Job Training Coach for Adults with Disabilities
• Applicants must possess a commitment to serving youth and adults, many with hearing impairment, developmental disability, and other special needs.
• Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge of the subject area or related educational or work
experience.
• Retail, Restaurant/Catering/Coffee, Visual Arts, Media/Theater Tech, Woodwork/Construction, Agriculture, Landscape/Maintence, Teamwork, General Skills, Working with Students and Adults with Special Needs, American Sign Language (preferred)
• High school diploma/GED • 17 Years or Older • U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident
• Able to pass a Background Check • Willing to travel, must have a valid driver's license
Job Training Coach
Members will provide critical support to high school students and adults with disabilities, including those with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and many who are deaf or hard of hearing. In this role, the Member will empower participants by offering hands-on job coaching and workforce skills training in diverse industries, including visual and performing arts, theatre, retail spaces, coffee shops, food catering, flower arranging, landscape/beautification, set design/build, theatre sound/light tech, and more.
Host Site: ASLA's North Fourth Arts Center
Student and Community Engagement Coordinators
• Applicants must have a commitment to serving at-risk adults, their families, and marginalized communities.
• Experience in community organizing, education, the arts, health or social work desirable.
• Knowledge of community-based organizations and institutions of higher education is an asset.
• Data-driven decision making, Relationship focused, Strong program management skills, Experience with schools, community organizations, city government, or service organizations, Meeting facilitation skills, Effective communication skills (oral and written), Engagement of Underserved Communities, Bilingual Spanish Speaking (preferred, not required).
• High school diploma/GED • 17 Years or Older • U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident
• Able to pass a Background Check • Willing to travel, must have a valid driver's license
Members will be a strategic thought partner who will develop and execute programs that coordinate and align resources for students and their families to achieve the mission of their host site, with the goal of positively impacting educational and employment outcomes. The Member will work in collaboration with the school and organization administration, liaisons, and other community stakeholders or resource supports to align, implement, and deliver programs, services, and opportunities. Resources to be coordinated and delivered will be identified through direct interactions, surveys, school and community town halls, or otherwise to be responsive to the academic, social-emotional, health, and other needs of the school and community.
Host Sites: ASLA's North Fourth Arts Center
Academic Enrichment Assistants (Minimum Time*)
• Applicants must possess a passion and commitment to serving students, many with hearing impairment,
developmental disability, and other special needs.
• Leadership, Public Speaking, Teamwork, General Skills, Education, Working with Students including those
with Special Needs, Social Work
• High school diploma/GED • 17 Years or Older • U.S. citizen, or U.S. national lawful permanent resident
• Able to pass a Background Check • Willing to travel, must have a valid driver's license
Members will develop and implement activities for K-12 students through a variety of engagement methods
including assisting with completion of homework assignments, reading to students, leading educational-based art, drama, and musical activities, reviewing completed homework or test materials with students, and other activities designed to engage the students in their interests and academic pursuits.
Host Site: ASLA's North Fourth Arts Center
Minimum Time Member Benefit:
Education Award upon successful completion of service only.
No living allowance or other benefits provided for minimum time members.