Polk Reads

Overview

You will go through a two-week initial training, and you will then be placed at one of our 10 elementary schools throughout Polk County. You will have 2-3 members serve with you at the selected school. There you will work out of a classroom designated for the Ameri Corps Polk Reads members where you will work side by side with K-3 students who are behind in reading.

You will have a roster of students and you will work with each of them 3 times a week for 30 minutes each session using our programs curriculum. Each month the program brings the Corps together for training and team building. Our program currently brings aboard 38 members.

• Attend required trainings and tutor students who are in K-3 classes and are behind in reading.
• Work in a small team environment with other members.
• Engage in tutoring/mentoring of K-3 students, and complete paperwork in a neat, organized and timely manner.

• Training
• Living Allowance
• CPR Certification
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Education
• Children/Youth

• General Skills
• Team Work
• Veterans
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Education

• Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: Ameri Corps Polk Reads
• Program Start/End Date: 08/01/2024 - 06/30/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: 80
• Program Locations: FLORIDA
• Languages: English
• Accepting Applications: From 02/05/2024 To 06/30/2027

Contact: Stephanie Narramore

1530 Shumate Dr

Bartow FL 33830

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