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20-21 WRC Literacy Tutor-Parkview Elementary (Bellingham)

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received with interviews taking place until placement is filled. Want to make a positive difference in your community? Your commitment can create a lifelong impact in children’s lives. Parkview Elementary is a medium sized, neighborhood school that values community, relationships, and strong instructional practice. The Washington Reading Corps (WRC) is a national service program that is actively engaged in improving literacy in communities, local schools and learning centers throughout Washington State. In collaboration with the state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, projects in this program focus on: tutoring struggling readers in Kindergarten through fourth grade, and preparing young children for successful entry into Kindergarten and literacy achievement in Early Learning Centers. The position is a full time service commitment (average of 40 hours per week) running for 10.5 months. Member stipend $1,450 per month before taxes.Education award is $6,195 dependent upon member’s successful term completion and accumulation of at least 1700 service hours There are also 8 month, 1200 hour positions available for WRC members. The monthly stipend is the same as listed above, full time schedules are expected (40 hours per week). The education award is $4266.50 for the 8 month position. Please inquire about 8 month, 1200 hour positions if selected for an interview. For more information on how you can make a difference as a Washington Reading Corps member visit our website: https://washingtonservicecorps.org/wrc-program/

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Member Duties : WRC members engage in direct-service Early Learning/K-4 literacy tutoring (one-on-one or in small groups) AND program development in an elementary school, early learning or community-based setting. • Support recruitment of community volunteer tutor programs before and after school • Enhance or create community volunteer recruitment systems • Promote and encourage peer and cross-age tutoring opportunities • Work with English Language Learners and coordinate activities to increase English proficiency • Family and community involvement events and projects • Develop or expand existing volunteer recognition program • Support WRC beneficiaries during classroom reading instruction • Build community-based literacy resources that can be shared within and between schools. • Complete national service program requirements including: reporting, trainings, professional learning cluster meetings, and community service projects based around National Days of Service.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend , Training .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Education , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , General Skills .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
20-21 WRC Literacy Tutor-Parkview Elementary (Bellingham)

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2020 - 07/15/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 04/20/2020 To 08/15/2020

Contact	WRC Office
212 Maple Park Ave SE
Olympia WA 98501
8887136080
wscip@esd.wa.gov

Listing ID	61989


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