AmeriCorps at NCOE·Napa, California
Mentors will support students' academic and social-emotional development through leading structured Active Recess activities, providing targeted academic tutoring sessions, and leading mentoring groups. They will also support the after-school program, COOL School, engaging students in homework, physical, interpersonal, and enrichment activities.
$1,700. 00
September 2026 - June 2027
Reports to: School Site Coordinator and NCOE Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps EXL offers a meaningful opportunity to support students' academic growth and personal development while being part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact in schools.
Students are at the heart of our work.
We are seeking proactive, adaptable, enthusiastic, and dedicated AmeriCorps EXL Mentors to support the academic and social emotional development of students in local area schools of Napa, California.
We partner with schools to identify students who would benefit from a positive, adult role model.
EXL Mentors play a key role in leading Active Recess activities with students.
Each Member is placed at one school site upon hiring to serve for the entire school year (commuting among school sites is not a daily requirement.)
AmeriCorps EXL Members serve within the Napa Expanded Learning (EXL) Program and/or the ACE After School Program to provide comprehensive academic, enrichment, and social-emotional support to students. All students at the school site benefit from organized, collaborative games and positive conflict resolution support during recess and lunch. Students identified as needing additional support may be assessed and assigned targeted literacy or math tutoring services and/or placed in a social-emotional mentoring group to help foster student success, connection, and overall well-being.
Active
Recess: Structured and organized activities facilitated by adults in order to encourage students in games/sports while building conflict resolution skills during the core day and after school.
Members are assigned a daily game that they facilitate and engage with students, focusing on supporting positive student behaviors.
Expanded Learning programs support selected students beyond the classroom and outside the traditional school day through the school’s after-school program, COOL School.
AmeriCorps EXL Members are not traditional after-school teachers or childcare staff. Instead, Members serve as enrichment and engagement leaders who help create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students while gaining direct exposure to different pathways within education and youth development.
Build real-world skills: Strengthen your leadership, communication, and youth development skills through hands-on experience and ongoing training.
Grow professionally: Access professional development opportunities that help you stand out in careers like education, public service, and beyond.
Be part of something bigger: Participate in National Service events that connect you to your community and a larger purpose.
Flexible service experiences: Optional weekend service days available if you’re looking to deepen your impact (and experience!).
Service Commitment I Full Time 900 Hour Member
Part-time, 900 hour Member, 10 month commitment - may include some weekends and evenings, additional service events to fulfill the AmeriCorps contractual service expectations and hours requirements.
10 Month Contract Hours- Monday-Friday- 12 pm to 6 pm
Members are not expected to serve during days their school site is closed according to each district specific school calendar. (Winter Break Intercession program is mandatory)
Service hours are expected to occur in-person at school sites, and EXL members are required to live within a reasonable commute distance from their school site.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old (17 with parental approval) and must possess a high school diploma or GED by the start date, along with US citizenship or lawful permanent residency status. Candidates need a passion for education, strong personal ethics, and the ability to commit to safety standards while serving 900 hours over an 11-month term.
Market context
In California, after-school youth mentor roles are often competitive because they combine student support, program reliability, and service commitment. This position stands out for applicants who can meet the age, education, and citizenship or residency requirements, and who are comfortable working within safety-focused youth settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the stipend, health benefits, and education award against your own availability before applying.