AmeriCorps Polk Reads

AmeriCorps

Bartow (FL)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Education award

Training

CPR Certification

Childcare assistance

Job summary

A national service program is seeking members to tutor K-3 students in Bartow, Florida. Successful candidates will participate in a two-week training before engaging with students who are behind in reading. You'll work collaboratively in a team and enjoy benefits such as a living allowance, health coverage, and an education award upon successful completion of service. Ideal for those who are passionate about education and teamwork.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
Committed to tutoring K-3 students who are behind in reading.
Available to attend required trainings and collaborate with other members.

Responsibilities

Attend required trainings and tutor K-3 students.
Work in a small team environment.
Engage in mentoring and complete paperwork in an organized manner.

Skills

General Skills

Team Work

Teaching/Tutoring

Education

Veterans

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

You will go through a two-week initial training, and you will then be placed at one of our 10 elementary schools throughout Polk County. You will have 2-3 members serve with you at the selected school. There you will work out of a classroom designated for the AmeriCorps Polk Reads members where you will work side by side with K-3 students who are behind in reading. You will have a roster of students and you will work with each of them 3 times a week for 30 minutes each session using our programs curriculum. Each month the program brings the Corps together for training and team building. Our program currently brings aboard 38 members.

Member Duties

Attend required trainings and tutor students who are in K-3 classes and are behind in reading.
Work in a small team environment with other members.
Engage in tutoring/mentoring of K-3 students, and complete paperwork in a neat, organized and timely manner.

Program Benefits