Grenada School District AmeriCorps Program Job at AmeriCorps
The AmeriCorps' national motto is "We Get Things Done" and our program does just that! Twenty-nine AmeriCorps members will tutor 1,015 K-8 students in reading and math within the Grenada Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle Schools, participate in local and national days of service in the Grenada community, and reinforce tutoring through reading initiatives at the local library. At the end of our program, our goal is to have at least 85% of the 1,015 K-8 students receiving AmeriCorps tutoring have at least a 15% gain in academic achievement as measured by pre and post test scores. Members will have experienced a meaningful year of service and training activities that have a positive impact on the community needs and encourage community members to participate in community service. The member will have recurring access to vulnerable populations
Member Duties : Essential Functions: •Hours: 6:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; -until 3:30 p.m. on Friday•Perform K-8 tutoring as assigned and scheduled for the majority of the school day at assigned school site.•Perform after school tutoring.•Tutor students in reading and math with appropriate interventions.•Submit any tutor documentation requested by the Intervention Specialist in a timely manner.•Serve as a mentor to students•Perform morning arrival and afternoon departure of students for safety.•Attend all Corps and Volunteer Mississippi trainings, including the final Exit Event.•Attend mandatory national service and community service projects: Grenada Downtown Jubilee (as part of National Disaster Preparedness Month), Make A Difference Day, Martin Luther King Day, AmeriCorps Week, and Christmas In April (as part of National Volunteer Week). Other service projects may occur as optional. •Submit all paperwork: weekly timesheets, reports, evaluations, etc. in timely manner.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education .
Education .
Skills :
Communications , Team Work , General Skills .
Communications , Team Work , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Grenada School District AmeriCorps Program
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
MISSISSIPPI
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2023 To 10/10/2023
Contact
Phyllis Chism
253 S Main St
Grenada MS 38901
6622261606
pchism@grenadak12.com
https://www.grenadak12.com/dep
Listing ID
114602
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