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AmeriCorps is Hiring a SummerCollab LitCorps Reading Buddies - Summer 2024 Near Philadelphia, PA
SummerCollab co-creates youth programs that energize kids to love learning, play wildly and believe in the power of their unique talents. We envision a world filled with imaginative, confident young people who believe in their unique talents, intelligence and unlimited possibility. We focus on cultivating self-worth, self-discovery, and meaningful human connection. Through these programs, kids learn to be vulnerable, persistent and curious while exploring new experiences. A side effect of this work is improved confidence, academic engagement and performance. Summer Literacy Corps works with local summer camps to provide literacy intervention as a part of their camp's day. Students meet in small groups with a Literacy Corps Member to review foundational reading skills, improve comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. Students also benefit from a mentor in their Reading Buddy- building relationships, having fun, and supporting academic and social-emotional learning. Members commit to serving 300 hours by 8/31/2024. Upon completion of the hours, members earn an education award of $1,824.07. In addition, SummerCollab provides a living allowance of $4,500 (spread over the months of service).
Member Duties : Summer LitCorps Members are the drivers of our literacy program. You will guide students to becoming confident, capable readers through providing small group reading sessions at a community summer camp. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -Plan and facilitate small group literacy lessons with students using our Reading Buddies curriculum -Track attendance and camper performance data -Participate in network-wide AmeriCorps meetings -Lead, inspire, and instruct assigned students -Facilitate literacy assessments and analyze results to appropriately target instruction -Complete pre-season (May/June) training and professional development -Serve a minimum of 300 service hours (including off-site service, training, and fundraising)
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Gain experience working with children , Living Allowance .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas : Children/Youth , Education .
Skills : Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Team Work , Leadership , Education .