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School Readiness Coordinator
 
 
 
Join the team at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center and help improve the quality of life for children, youth and families in Spokane through an array of culturally responsive educational and social services within the framework of Dr. King’s vision of equal respect, treatment and accessibility for all people. This VISTA position will build on the first year of this project by expanding the focus on kindergarten readiness program support to building capacity to help increase the academic support for children participating in out-of-school time programs. This VISTA position presents a great opportunity for someone who is interested in education to gain experience in working with local schools, parents and community. This is an exciting time for this organization who has just launched a capital campaign and will be starting construction on a new center this year. The VISTA will be instrumental in helping to write grants and support the fundraising aspects of this capital campaign as well as developing a plan to continue out- of school programming during the construction of the new building. To achieve their mission, the Center: o Provides a free, state-funded Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), a preschool programs for eligible families o Fosters strong families through innovative parenting education programs by providing on-site and in-home visitation o Provides affordable, high-quality after school and summer learning programs for children and teenagers o Promotes youth development through job training skills and teen leadership programs o Supports community involvement by providing corporate and individual volunteer opportunities o Promotes diversity by ensuring programs and services are culturally responsive o Promotes the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by building a culturally diverse community with services and programs free of discrimination and accessible to all
 
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Member Duties : Increase access to quality education, tools and resources for parents, family members, neighbors and other adults who care for children preparing for kindergarten; Improve the relationship and data sharing between child care centers and the schools; Develop a sustainable tutoring program to meet the needs of the participants at the MLK Center; Evaluate after-school programs and develop systems to adapt and implement quality improvement systems to advance child and youth development; Research and identify grants to support capital building campaign; assist organization in transition programs to temporary space while a new facility is built.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Social Services ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Counseling ,  Youth Development ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
School Readiness Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2016  -   08/26/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON  
Accepting Applications
From  06/22/2016  To  08/15/2016 
Contact Janice Marich
920 N Washington St
Spokane   WA   99201
509-324-5024
janicem@unitedwayspokane.org
Listing ID 68522

       

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