Experience life-changing growth. Become a Minnesota Reading Corps literacy
tutor.
Whether you're
looking to explore a new career in education, reenter the workforce or simply
want to work with kids, you're ready. So what are you waiting for? Become a
Minnesota Reading Corps literacy tutor at Belle Plaine Public Schools and start
creating meaningful growth. Two full time elementary Literacy Tutor position(s)
and one full time in preschool are available.
Minnesota Reading Corps, the country's largest state
AmeriCorps program, will train and place over 1,000 literacy tutors in schools across
the state. These tutors provide research-based strategies, monitor progress and
ultimately, guide struggling students toward becoming successful readers by the
end of third grade. They are seeing real results and catching kids up to their
peers. All while building valuable professional experience. It's a chance to
explore life in our school and create growth– both in your life and a young
child's life.
During your eleven-month AmeriCorps service, you'll receive
extensive training, support and general professional development opportunities.
In addition, you'll receive a living stipend of about $500 biweekly (full-time)
or about $250 biweekly (part-time), an education award of $5,550 (full-time) or
$2,775 (part-time) and other benefits if eligible.
All tutors serve 11 months as AmeriCorps members, beginning
in August, and will be trained by Minnesota Reading Corps to provide proven,
data-driven literacy strategies to at-risk children.
Elementary Literacy Tutors work one-on-one with K-3 children
who need help learning to read. These AmeriCorps members are trained in
research-based strategies and use prescribed literacy interventions and conduct
weekly progress monitoring to ensure the student is on track to read at grade
level by the end of third grade. They commit to daytime hours and are placed in
elementary schools, where they build their professional experience and network.
Preschool
Literacy Tutors are embedded into a classroom of children ages 3 to 5
to develop children's early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten.
These AmeriCorps members are trained in research-based strategies and
collaborate with the classroom teaching staff to enhance daily literacy
opportunities and conduct literacy assessments to ensure children are on track
to read by the end of third grade. They commit to daytime hours and are placed
in preschools or Head Starts, where they build their professional experience
and network.
Qualifications
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Strong interest in education, specifically
helping children develop early language and literacy skills
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Experience working with children, preferably in
an early childhood setting or as a literacy tutor
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Dedication to community service
Computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use online database
systems and e-mail
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Speak, read, and write English fluently
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Responsible, organized, flexible, motivated,
professional
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to make a commitment to complete 11
months of service (August 7, 2013 – July 13, 2014)
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High school diploma or GED and must be at least
18-years-old
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U.S. citizen or lawful Permanent Resident Alien
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Preferred:
College coursework, college degree, or equivalent work experience
How do I apply? Positions for the 2013-14
school year begin August 7. To read more about the program, including full
position descriptions, and to apply,
visit www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org