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Summer Reads - Barnum, MN (LitMN)
 
 
 
Barnum is a small town, population 500. The school is the center of our community. The district covers 198 square miles and has 3,800 students. The nearest grocery store is over 5 miles away and the nearest large discount store is 20 miles away. Most students live in rural areas with no easy access to activities outside our community. Most parents work outside our school district and many work shifts. In fact, 29% of Barnum wage earners work outside our county and 36% of elementary students qualify for free-reduced lunches. Barnum Community Education and Bomber Club collaborate to provide quality summer programs. We utilize the elementary media center, computer labs, gyms, playground, soccer/baseball field, pavilion, lawn and schedule bi-monthly field trips. Our mission is to provide professional, quality care to meet each child’s physical, emotional, social, developmental, and educational needs. We believe by allowing the child space to grow, be themselves, enjoy their time and participate in educational activities, we can provide the best possible care. Our goal is to be the best place for children to be when they can’t be home with their parents! All aspects of the child’s development are considered. We are respectful of the culture, economic, religious, and political status of each family. We strive to keep parents actively involved and encourage parents to review program plans and participate in their child’s development. *Positions are part of Literacy Minnesota’s Summer Reads program, which trains and places about 60 AmeriCorps VISTA members as K-5 children’s literacy mentors in schools, libraries and out-of-school-time programs. About half of members serve outside the Twin Cities metro. More info: https://www.literacymn.org/americorps-vista
 
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Member Duties : Summer Reads Mentors will plan and implement the Camp Read-a-Lot program to promote literacy, conduct weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with students, keep a daily log of sessions, conduct pre and post assessments of student reading levels, work on literacy skills such as fluency and vocabulary. Mentors will provide literacy rich enrichment by incorporating reading into all summer programs and activities, provide language development through hands-on activities, provide reading and writing activities and games to make reading and writing fun for students, assist in using technology, and encourage students to read outside of school. *Members serve full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, primarily Mon - Fri. Literacy Minnesota provides member trainings on most Fridays. Orientation takes place virtually June 14 - 18. Multiple positions available. Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Summer Reads - Barnum, MN (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
06/13/2022  -   08/07/2022
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/20/2022  To  05/25/2022 
Contact Roxanne Olsen-Hurst
3675 County Road 13
Barnum   MN   55707
218-389-0108
rolsen@isd91.org
www.isd91.org
Listing ID 39930

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