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Texas Family Literacy AmeriCorps
 
 
 
Located in Austin and Houston, we offer a range of education-focused national service opportunities that are making a growing difference helping to address peoples' literacy needs across our region.1 in 5 adults in Texas can’t read or write well enough to fill out a job application. And less than 5% of these adults have access to educational services to meet their needs. Become part of the Texas Family Literacy AmeriCorps team – learn, develop and contribute by helping people in need to build essential literacy skills. For members interested in serving and teaching adults they will be able to teach/tutor in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE) (basic reading and writing), and GED and workforce literacy (skills to get and keep a job). For individuals interested in serving with children and families, members deliver family literacy programs for parents and children (under 5) and also provide early childhood literacy for children (ages 2-5). All programs are based on research-validated curriculum and are operated with/through our network of 40+ community-based nonprofit partners. Members are matched with local nonprofits to teach one of the following: ESL, ABE/GED, Career Development Job Coaching and early childhood education. In addition to serving the community, members receive a range of training, tools, and great industry connections as well as practical experience. Program participants get the chance to build professional networks with our diverse network of partner sites throughout central Texas while also gaining important work skills and opportunities for leadership. Service is a great way into local non-profit networks as well as an achievable path to real experience and skills to build a career.
 
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Member Duties : This is a full time position where members become community educators and instructors. Members will be able to choose between four different service areas: 1. Teaching English as a Second Language to adults with varying ranges of English speaking abilities 2. Teaching classes or tutoring individuals ranging from late teens to adults in Adult Basic Education or GED preparation. 3. Providing Career development and job coaching to adults seeking to improve their employment and careers. 4. Teaching early childhood classes to children from low-income families. Outside of these duties, members also participate in monthly team meetings, community service, and team building activities. Members also receive regular professional development training on a variety of topics ranging from conflict resolution to networking and resume writing. These members will be in service for a full-time work week (approximately 40 hours) for a reduced hour requirement and a reduced Education Award.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  General Skills ,  Social Services ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Texas Family Literacy AmeriCorps
Program Start/End Date
08/13/2018  -   07/31/2019
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  99
Program Locations TEXAS  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  02/15/2018  To  02/15/2019 
Contact Annabel Osburn
724 Eberhart Ln
Austin   TX   78745
5123268655x121
aosburn@willread.org
www.willread.org
Listing ID 78458

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