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Summer Reads - Fairmont, MN (LitMN)
 
 
 
Fairmont Community Education and Recreation (CER) has offered lifelong learning and leisure opportunities for all ages for 50 years in this area of southern Minnesota. Our mission is to actively meet the changing needs of our area. Promoting reading in our younger citizens as a positive experience is recognized as being of primary importance to the success of each child in future educational goals. “Reading Adventures with Summer Reads-Fairmont CER” will feature a variety of opportunities and literacy experiences to enrich children’s learning when school is not in session. Summer Reads Mentors will help children develop a regular habit of reading through creative and fun enrichment activities. Currently Fairmont Elementary Schools has a 50% free & reduced lunch rate. Referrals are made through parents and teachers in area schools, libraries, and childcare agencies. Priority is given to referrals of students with special needs and language barriers. Curriculum resources will be available from local school programs for each individual to enhance their reading skills and fight the summer slide often seen in youth who lack access to learning opportunities throughout the summer months. *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.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Summer Reads Mentors will help children entering K-5 to sustain and improve their literacy skills in fluency, phonics and vocabulary through one-to-one and small group reading opportunities for each child at least twice a week. Positive tutor interaction is important to generating a love of reading for enjoyment and learning fun which will benefit the child throughout their lifetime. *Members serve full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, primarily Mon - Fri. Literacy Minnesota provides member trainings on most Fridays. Term of service is June 13–August 7. Orientation takes place virtually June 13-17. Multiple positions available. 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 ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Education ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Summer Reads - Fairmont, MN (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
06/13/2022  -   08/07/2022
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
2nd language (Spanish) helpful
Accepting Applications
From  03/20/2022  To  05/25/2022 
Contact Stephanie Busiahn
115 S Park St
Fairmont   MN   56031
507-235-3141
sbusiahn@fairmont.k12.mn.us
www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/cer
Listing ID 48952

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