Minnesota Reading Corps looking for a full-time Elementary Literacy Tutor in Chi
ChisholmLast Updated: 03-30-10
Biweekly Liv
Gain experience by helping Minnesota’s youngest readers! Minnesota Reading Corps (MRC) is an AmeriCorps program that is helping improve literacy skills among our youngest generation. Learn more at www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org.
Why join? You can help prevent children from falling through the cracks, and gain professional experience at the same time. With MRC you will build career skills, real responsibility and network with professionals for one year. Also, full-time members receive free health care coverage, federal loan deferment, a biweekly stipend of at least $490 and an education award of $5,350.
What will you do? All members will be trained to provide proven, data-driven literacy models to at-risk children. In addition, all members engage in their communities outside of their tutoring services.
Literacy Tutors work one-on-one with K-3 children who need help learning to read. The member will use prescribed literacy interventions and will conduct weekly progress monitoring to ensure the student is on track to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.
We will place over 650 people around Minnesota, who will help ensure that over 18,000 children will become successful readers. Are you up for the challenge?
Online application is available on www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org. Positions for the 2010-11 program year begin next August. Applications are accepted immediately for the position in Chisolm, MN. Most positions will be filled by June. Contact Kari with questions at kgjerde@theMLC.org or 218-999-9486.
Qualifications
Strong interest in education, specifically helping children develop early language and literacy skills
Experience working with children, preferably in an early childhood setting or as a literacy tutor
Dedication to community service
Computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use online database systems and e-mail
Speak, read, and write English fluently Responsible, organized, flexible, motivated, professional
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to make a commitment to complete 11 months of service (August ’10 – June 30, 2011)
High school diploma or GED and must be at least 18-years-old U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien
Preferred: College coursework, college degree, or equivalent work experience
Chisholm, MN
