Polk Reads

Position: AmeriCorps Polk Reads
Ameri Corps Polk Reads

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. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
Members attend required training's and tutor students who are in K-3 classes and are behind in reading. Members work in a small team environment with other members. Duties include tutoring/mentoring K-3 students, completing paperwork in a neat, organized and timely manner, working well in a team environment.

Program Benefits :
Training , Living Allowance , CPR Certification , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :

General Skills , Team Work , Veterans , Teaching/Tutoring , Education .