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Summer Reads Coach – Adult Learner Pilot Program (LitMN)
 
 
 
*We are seeking TWO individuals for this special opportunity. With the new Summer Reads Coaches pilot program, we aim to expand our reach to serve adult learners and provide direct support to Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs over the summer. In these unprecedented times with school and daily life disrupted due to the COVID19pandemic, especially for those living at or near poverty level, summer is a crucial time to help low-income individuals and families however we can. Our goals are to: 1) increase the capacity of ABE programs to serve individuals; 2) expand, pilot and/or launch new learning opportunities for adult learners; and 3) provide AmeriCorps members with transformative experiences in education and build their community leadership skills. Literacy Minnesota works to build a more equitable society by making quality literacy education available to all. We are a comprehensive literacy resource, providing free classes for adults and children; supporting literacy organizations through volunteer recruitment, training and teaching tools; and creating new pathways for groups and individuals to reach their full potential. Our programs and services are both local to Minnesota statewide and national. We train and place AmeriCorps VISTA members through two service opportunities: Literacy Leadership (Literacy for All & Digital Literacy) and Summer Reads. Literacy Leadership engages AmeriCorps VISTA members who serve behind-the-scenes for one year with schools and community organizations to design and carryout literacy initiatives for all ages. In Summer Reads, members typically serve as K-5 children’s literacy Mentors with schools, libraries and out-of-school-time programs for 8 weeks over the summer, bringing literacy to life through fun and enriching activities. Approximately 70 AmeriCorps VISTA members serve with Summer Reads in organizations across the state of Minnesota. *Term of service is June 13–August 7. Orientation takes place June 13-17.
 
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Member Duties : Two Summer Reads Coaches will: 1) Assist onsite with programming (ESL classes, tutoring, etc.); 2) Possibly launch a new supplemental class; and 3) Work on tasks as assigned, with outreach as a priority area. Summer Reads Coaches will spend about half of their time serving onsite at Open Door Learning Center - Southside to assist with programming and work directly with students (4-8pm, Mon-Thurs). The other half of the Summer Reads Coaches' time (12pm-4pm, Mon-Thurs) will be spent serving at home or onsite working on a variety of projects. On Fridays, hours will be adjusted so that the Summer Reads Coaches can attend Literacy Minnesota's weekly Summer Reads training. **Please note that this role is primarily afternoon to evening hours (12pm-8pm). *Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. PRIORITY to applications received BEFORE April 29. https://www.literacymn.org/americorps-vista
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Summer Reads Coach – Adult Learner Pilot Program (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
06/13/2022  -   08/07/2022
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
Less than High school
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/20/2022  To  05/13/2022 
Contact Stevie Lewis
2511 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis   MN   55406
651-251-9088
slewis@literacymn.org
literacymn.org/summerreads
Listing ID 110588

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