The Ohio State University Kid Corps Program
Application Information
The Ohio State University Kid Corps program is now hiring dedicated Federal Work Study Students for the Fall of 2008. OSU Kid Corps is an AmeriCorps program that is designed to help at risk preschoolers enter school prepared to succeed. The program focuses specifically on enhancing preschoolers' cognitive development and providing experiences that foster positive interactions with other children in order to support a child's school readiness skills. OSU Kid Corps members work a minimum of 11 hours a week in local early childhood and Head Start centers as well as other community outreach agencies. As a Kid Corps member, you will gain valuable skills and experience, earn federal work-study money and an AmeriCorps Education Award all while making a difference in the lives of children and a contribution to your community. All majors and academic disciplines are welcome.
As an OSU Kid Corps member you will be paid $9.05 an hour from the Federal Work-Study (FWS) award which is part of your financial aid package. Your FWS will be paid bi-weekly directly to you by direct deposit to your bank account. All Kid Corps trainings are paid and you'll work a minimum of 11 hours a week. You are more than welcome to work more than that if you would like, as long as you do not exceed the 20 hours per week maximum allowed by Federal Work-Study (please note, however, that you cannot be paid more than your total Federal Work-Study award). Once you have completed 300 hours of service you will receive an AmeriCorps education award of $1,000. This is in addition to the Federal Work-Study funds you have already earned through working. This award can go toward anything that is school related (i.e. tuition, loans, books, etc.).
Below you will find the session times for this school year. If you are an OSU Kid Corps member, during each of your two sessions a week, you will work in small group settings and then meet for 45 minutes with your OSU Kid Corps team. You must be available for one of the 4 choices listed below to be a part of OSU Kid Corps for the 2008-09 school year.
The times are as follows:
- Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Monday and Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
In addition to session times, you must also complete 5 hours of additional service at a local community outreach agency. These 5 hours can be completed anytime during the week the center is open (usually Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm). Hours completed at a community outreach agency do not have to be completed at once, but rather can be planned throughout the week in accordance with your schedule.
All the centers we work in are within 10-15 minutes of the OSU Columbus campus. All centers are on the COTA bus line for those of you who do not have cars (COTA is free with your student ID). Students have successfully used the bus system in the past.
IMPORTANT DATES
- July - August: Applications arrive.
- September: OSU Kid Corps Staff will be calling to set up interviews. (Do not worry if you are out of town. We are able to conduct interviews over the phone).
- September 15 - 26: Interviews
- September 24: Classes Begin
- September 29 - October 3: Notification of enrollment into the program
- October 6: Orientation and trainings begin.
Here is a checklist of things you MUST have to be interviewed for a position
- You MUST have a Federal Work-Study award of at least $2500. A $2500 award will allow us to pay you for 276 hours of your service in OSU Kid Corps at our current pay rate of $9.05 per hour. Please note that once your entire FWS award has been earned, you will still need to complete the 300 hours of service to qualify for your AmeriCorps education award of $1000. If you have a FWS award of $2715 or more, you will be able to be paid for the full 300 hours of service.
- You MUST be available for the time frame listed above ALL school year.
If you find that one of the four session time blocks fits your schedule and you are still interested in a position with OSU Kid Corps, please complete the application, linked from the bottom of this page.
OSU Kid Corps is committed to providing the best possible service experiences for all members. If you have a disability, and need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position, contact Aaron Robertson, Program Manager directly at 614-292-5138 or robertson.150@osu.edu to discuss your specific needs. It is better to inform us as soon as possible so we can work together to make your experience both meaningful and productive.
Positions are also available for team coordinators. If you posses as strong knowledge of best practices in early childhood development and education, experience in working with children and families, posses strong organizational and communication skills, have a desire to lead and wish to apply to be a team coordinator, please indicate by checking the team coordinator box on the application.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Aaron Robertson, Program Manager at (614) 292-5138 or robertson.150@osu.edu.
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