AmeriCorps EXL Part-Time Youth Mentor –
Calistoga Junior/Senior High School

Position Title: Part-Time AmeriCorps EXL Member – 900 Hours Over 10 Months
Location: Calistoga Junior/Senior High School – Calistoga, California
Service Term: October 2026–July 2027
Monthly Living Stipend: $1,700
Segal Education Award: $3,697.50* upon successful completion of service
Reports to: School Site Coordinator and NCOE Program Coordinator

Serve Local. Build Experience. Make an Impact.

Looking for meaningful part-time experience while attending college, exploring your next career move, or balancing other opportunities?

Join AmeriCorps EXL at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School and spend your year supporting local middle and high school students while building real-world skills, professional connections, and experience that can strengthen your next step.

This opportunity is especially well suited for Calistoga and Napa County residents, college students, recent graduates, aspiring educators, and anyone looking for purposeful part-time service while continuing school, work, or other professional goals.

As an AmeriCorps EXL Member, you’ll become a consistent presence on campus while supporting students through mentoring, academic assistance, enrichment, relationship-building, and expanded learning programming.

You will be placed at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School for the service year, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

Service Schedule

This is a part-time, 900-hour AmeriCorps service commitment over 10 months.

Regular service schedule:

• Monday–Friday

• Approximately 12:00 PM–5:30 PM

• Core daily programming generally occurs during the afternoon and after-school hours

• Some evenings, weekends, trainings, or additional service events may be required to successfully complete the 900-hour contractual service requirement

• Winter Break Intercession programming is mandatory

Members are generally not expected to serve when Calistoga Junior/Senior High School is closed, according to the school and district calendar, with the exception of required programming, trainings, and AmeriCorps service events.

Service is completed in person, and Members must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Calistoga.

What You’ll Do

AmeriCorps EXL Members support students during the school day and expanded learning programming, helping young people grow academically, socially, and personally.

Your service may include a combination of the following:

Student Engagement & Campus Connection

Help create a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel connected to their school community.

• Build positive relationships with middle and high school students

• Facilitate structured activities, games, recreation, and student engagement opportunities

• Encourage teamwork, positive communication, leadership, and healthy peer relationships

• Support students during transitions, lunch, recreation, and expanded learning programming

• Serve as a consistent and encouraging adult presence on campus

Academic Tutoring & Homework Support

Support students who may benefit from additional academic encouragement, organization, and practice.

• Provide individualized and small-group support in reading, writing, math, and other academic areas

• Assist students with homework, assignments, projects, and study skills

• Reinforce classroom learning goals and instructional strategies

• Collaborate with teachers and school staff

• Help students build confidence, persistence, organization, and positive learning habits

Mentoring & Social-Emotional Learning

Build meaningful relationships with students who may benefit from additional connection and support.

• Facilitate individual or small-group mentoring

• Lead activities focused on social-emotional learning, relationship-building, communication, leadership, and personal growth

• Use provided curriculum to develop and implement engaging mentoring activities

• Help students strengthen confidence, belonging, self-advocacy, and connection to school

• Encourage students as they navigate the academic and social transitions of middle and high school

Expanded Learning & Enrichment

AmeriCorps EXL Members are not traditional after-school teachers or childcare staff. Instead, Members serve as enrichment and engagement leaders who help create meaningful experiences for students beyond the traditional school day.

Members may support or help lead enrichment opportunities based on program needs, student interests, and Member strengths, including:

• Arts & Creative Expression

• Sports & Athletics

• STEAM & Hands-On Learning

• Leadership & Social-Emotional Learning

• Outdoor Education & Recreation

• Academic Enrichment

• College & Career Exploration

• Student Clubs & Interest-Based Activities

• And more!

You’ll collaborate with school and expanded learning staff while gaining direct exposure to careers in education, youth development, counseling, recreation, public service, and community programming.

Supporting Middle & High School Students

Serving at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School provides a unique opportunity to support students during an important period of growth and transition.

Members may help students:

• Strengthen study and organizational skills

• Build confidence and positive relationships

• Stay engaged with school and expanded learning opportunities

• Explore personal interests, leadership opportunities, and future goals

• Develop communication and self-advocacy skills

• Connect with supportive adults and resources on campus

• Begin thinking about college, careers, and opportunities after high school

The goal is to be a consistent, encouraging presence who helps students feel supported, capable, and connected.

Why AmeriCorps EXL?

This role is designed to give you meaningful experience without requiring you to have your entire career figured out.

Whether you are currently in college, considering a career in education or youth development, taking a gap year, building your résumé, or simply looking for meaningful part-time experience while pursuing other goals, AmeriCorps gives you the chance to learn by doing.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on professional experience: Build leadership, communication, facilitation, mentoring, tutoring, and youth-development skills.

• Professional development: Participate in training and coaching designed to strengthen your résumé and prepare you for future opportunities.

• Experience with adolescents: Gain direct experience supporting middle and high school students during an important stage of their academic and personal development.

• Career exploration: Gain exposure to education, counseling, nonprofit work, public service, recreation, youth development, and community-based careers.

• Local connections: Build relationships with Calistoga and Napa County educators, school leaders, community partners, and fellow service members.

• Meaningful impact: Make a direct difference for students in the community where you live, study, or work.

• National Service experience: Participate in AmeriCorps service events and become part of a larger network of people serving communities across the country.

• Additional service opportunities: Optional weekend and community service events may be available for Members looking to build additional hours and deepen their experience.

Benefits of Service

AmeriCorps EXL Members receive:

• $1,700 monthly living stipend throughout the 10-month contract

• $3,697.50 Segal Education Award* upon successful completion of the 900-hour term of service

• Education Award may be used toward eligible educational expenses or repayment of qualified student loans

• Federal student loan deferment and interest repayment for qualifying loans

• Eligibility for CalFresh, California’s food assistance program

• $250 moving stipend for eligible applicants relocating from more than 250 miles away from their service site

• Extensive professional development, coaching, training, and experiential learning opportunities

• Health benefit options may be available — inquire for additional information

*Living stipends and education awards are taxable.

Who We’re Looking For

You do not need years of professional experience to make a difference.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, dependable, flexible, and genuinely interested in supporting middle and high school students.

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old, or 17 with parental approval

• Have a high school diploma or GED by the service start date

• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien

  • Due to federal grant restrictions, DACA recipients are not currently eligible

• Successfully complete required background checks, including DOJ, FBI, and the National Sex Offender Public Website

• Submit a current, clear TB test

• Be willing to serve consistently and professionally at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and follow all AmeriCorps, program, and school-site safety requirements

Ideal Members are:

• Passionate about working with youth

• Comfortable connecting with middle and high school students

• Reliable and responsible

• Flexible and willing to learn

• Comfortable collaborating with teachers, school staff, and expanded learning professionals

• Motivated to build their professional skills

• Interested in making a positive impact in the Calistoga community

A Great Fit for College Students & Emerging Professionals

This position may be an especially strong fit if you are:

• Attending Napa Valley College or another local college

• Taking classes in the morning and looking for meaningful afternoon experience

• Exploring careers in teaching, counseling, social work, recreation, psychology, youth development, public service, or nonprofits

• Interested in gaining experience working specifically with middle and high school students

• Building experience before transferring to a four-year university or entering the workforce

• Looking for a structured service opportunity while pursuing another part-time job or professional goal

• A Calistoga or Napa County local who wants to give back to students in your own community

Spend October 2026 through July 2027 serving Calistoga students, building meaningful relationships, growing professionally, and gaining experience that can help shape whatever comes next.