Stewards VISTA: Friends of Cedar Mesa

Stewards VISTA: Friends of Cedar Mesa

 

 Apply Here Our VISTA project seeks to build a place-based experiential science and social studies education program for local elementary school students. This program hopes to build student proficiency, confidence, and curiosity in science and social studies leading to improved school performance and high school completion. Building and expanding student knowledge and understanding of natural resources will provide greater opportunities for higher education and post-school careers over time moving students and their families towards greater economic possibilities. In the short term, this project will provide economic opportunities for community members through participating as instructors, guides, and presenters. Curriculum development will be designed for both classroom presentation and field trips. Classroom presentations can be implemented by any classroom teacher and could expand the reach of the program beyond San Juan County, Utah providing support to additional communities.Member Duties : VISTA will develop and implement a robust educational outreach program focused on experiential learning through field trips and hands-on lessons meeting Utah education standards. The work will include research, collaboration with educators and land management, and creation of materials that can be incorporated into classroom presentations and field trips. The VISTA will research and apply for funding to support this educational outreach. The VISTA will work to recruit and engage a diverse group of stakeholders to form our Education Committee - a committee that will include representatives from the Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, current and former educators and school administrators, Indigenous leaders, and parents. Through these efforts the VISTA will grow our organization’s capacity to alleviate poverty and establish sustainable programming and outreach. Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .   *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .  Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Tribal , Environment .  Skills :

Public Speaking , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Education . 

SUMMARYProgram Type:AmeriCorps VISTA

ProgramStewards VISTA: Friends of Cedar Mesa

Program Start/End Date January 2023-2024

Work ScheduleFull Time

Education levelCollege graduate

Age RequirementMinimum: 18  Maximum: None

Program LocationsUTAH 

EnglishAccepting Applications Until 12/01/2022