Reading Partners is a national educational nonprofit dedicated to improving students' reading skills. Reading Partners' early intervention literacy programs operate in reading centers in partnering elementary schools in Washington, DC. Our mission is to help children become proficient, lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction with measurable results.
If you're looking to get involved in educational reform or the non-profit sector, join our Reading Partners AmeriCorps team! AmeriCorps is an exciting opportunity for emerging professionals to make an impact in their local communities. Members serve as literacy and volunteer coordinators across the country, helping students develop the reading skills they need to succeed.
We have a few Site Coordinator positions open for the upcoming school year. Take a look at the job description below, and click here to apply!
http://www.jobscore.com/jobs2/readingpartners/americorps-site-coordinator-washington-dc-2015-16/doIY8kziyr5iNKiGalkWKP
POSITION SUMMARY
The AmeriCorps Site Coordinator leads the day-to-day operations of Reading Partners school sites for a full 11-month service term (August - June). Site Coordinators are placed in partner schools where they oversee the full-time operations of a Reading Partners reading center. This includes student assessments, tutoring, and coordination of an average of 35-80 volunteer tutors. Site Coordinators may have the opportunity to participate in community engagement activities throughout the term.
The Site Coordinator is also responsible for cultivating positive relationships between Reading Partners and the school community. Site Coordinators receive ongoing instruction and coaching from Reading Partners staff and report to and work with a Program Manager, a staff member with a strong educational background, who provides direct instruction and coaching.
The Reading Partners program operates from 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary slightly, depending on the region and school site. AmeriCorps members frequently participate in professional development trainings and team volunteer activities, such as National Days of Service. Some weekend hours may be required.
Reading Partners is a nonprofit literacy organization that recruits and trains community volunteers to provide one-on-one reading tutoring to students in under-resourced schools across the country. Our highly-effective program has helped thousands of children master the fundamental reading skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. For more information, please visit www.readingpartners.org.
AmeriCorps is an 11-month service commitment that meets critical community needs in education. Reading Partners is a recipient of AmeriCorps funding, allowing us to provide full-time service opportunities in our programs across the United States. Reading Partners AmeriCorps members dedicate 1700 hours of volunteer service per year, in exchange for leadership and career development, and a living stipend provided by our AmeriCorps grant. AmeriCorps is an exciting opportunity for service-minded individuals who are passionate about education and the nonprofit sector. For more information, please visit www.americorps.gov.
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