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AmeriCorps Polk Reads
 
 
 
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.
 
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Member Duties : Members attend required training's and tutor students who are in K-3 classes and are behind in reading. Members work in a small team environment with other members. Duties include tutoring/mentoring K-3 students, completing paperwork in a neat, organized and timely manner, working well in a team environment.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage ,  CPR Certification ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Team Work ,  Veterans ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
AmeriCorps Polk Reads

Program Start/End Date
08/01/2024  -   06/15/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  80

Program Locations FLORIDA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  02/05/2024  To  12/31/2024 

Contact Steve Chapman
1530 Shumate Dr
Bartow   FL   33830
8635340519 x208
steve.chapman@polk-fl.net

Listing ID 98346


       

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