HALF TIME
Who is 4-H
CAPITAL?
4-H CAPITAL provides high-quality after-school
character development programs that focus on science, engineering, and
technology. 4-H CAPITAL is a program of
Texas AgriLife Extension. We provide
hands-on learning experiences that not only help youth become successful adults
but also reduce risk-taking behaviors that inhibit success.
4-H
CAPITAL’s Mission
To reduce the risk of school failure ad school
drop out by increasing science and literacy skills while promoting healthy
growth and development.
Position
Description
Half Time AmeriCorps Members lead and assist with
hands-on science activities in after school programs Monday – Thursday We serve
both elementary and middle schools students, with the majority of the youth
enrolled in our program in elementary school.
4-H CAPITAL teaches a wide range of curriculum, including, Junior Master
Gardner, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Green Technology, and Robotics;
all curricula follows the Texas State Educational standards. For a complete list of current and past
curriculums check out our website www.4-hcapital.org
and look at the Course Catalog tab.
Additionally all 4-H CAPITAL instructors teach the six pillars of
character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and
Citizenship. Curriculum developed for
after school programs is a combination of pre-determined lessons and lessons you
create.
Half Time instructors lead teach two days a week
and assist another instructor two days a week. Lead instructors are
paired with an assistant instructor when possible. The lead instructor is
the instructor responsible for the lesson plan design and implementation on that
day. Instructors may be asked to teach at multiple school sites during
the week.
On
Fridays there is typically no after school programming, and time is used for
staff meetings, planning and trainings.
Want more
information?
Check out our website: www.4-hcapital.org
And our facebook page: www.facebook.com/4-hcapital
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