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Washington Reading Corps -La Conner Elementary La Conner

Want to make a positive difference in your community? Your commitment can create a lifelong impact in children’s lives. 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). Member stipend $1,450 per month before taxes. For more information on how you can make a difference as a Washington Reading Corps member visit our website: https://washingtonservicecorps.org/wrc-program/. The position is a full time service commitment (average of 40 hours per week) running for 8.5 or 6.5 months. Member stipend $1,450 per month before taxes. Upon successful completion of their term members are eligible for an education award that can pay for tuition or qualified student loans. The education award is $4266.50 for the 8.5 month position and $3,047.50 for the 6.5 month position. For more information on how you can make a difference as a Washington Service Corps member visit our website: https://washingtonservicecorps.org/wrc-program/ Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received with interviews taking place until placement is filled. Submit an application here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=68217 Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received with interviews taking place until placement is filled.

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Member Duties : Members will engage in any or all of the following activities and projects to strengthen the WRC program: 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, donation solicitation, support of WRC tutees during classroom reading instruction, and build community-based literacy resources that can be shared within and between schools.

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

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

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .

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

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Washington Reading Corps -La Conner Elementary La Conner

Program Start/End Date
08/16/2019 - 07/31/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 03/27/2019 To 02/03/2020

Contact	WRC Office
212 Maple Park Ave SE
Olympia WA 98501
888-713-6080
readingcorps@esd.wa.gov

Listing ID	68217


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