AmeriCorps Polk Reads

You will go through a two-week initial training, and you will then be placed at one of our 10 elementary schools throughout Polk County. You will have 2-3 members serve with you at the selected school. There you will work out of a classroom designated for the AmeriCorps Polk Reads members where you will work side by side with K-3 students who are behind in reading. You will have a roster of students and you will work with each of them 3 times a week for 30 minutes each session using our programs curriculum. Each month the program brings the Corps together for training and team building. Our program currently brings aboard 38 members.

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Member Duties : Members attend required training's and tutor students who are in K-3 classes and are behind in reading. Members work in a small team environment with other members. Duties include tutoring/mentoring K-3 students, completing paperwork in a neat, organized and timely manner, working well in a team environment.

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , CPR Certification , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

General Skills , Team Work , Veterans , Teaching/Tutoring , Education .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

AmeriCorps Polk Reads

Program Start/End Date

08/01/2024 - 06/30/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 80

Program Locations FLORIDA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 02/05/2024 To 06/30/2027

Contact Stephanie Narramore

1530 Shumate Dr

Bartow FL 33830

8635340519 x208

[email protected]

Listing ID 98346