Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will provide cross-age peer to peer tutoring and mentoring to at-risk elementary andjunior high school students performing at the bottom quartilein reading. The majority of tutoring will be long-term, ongoing,and one-on-one, but members may also tutor on a short-termbasis, single sessions, or with small groups. Additionally,members will complete activities that will support teachers andstudents in implementing quality service-learning projects.Members will serve in any of the school service sites.AmeriCorps members are required to serve a minimum of 675hours within their service year; at least 14 hours per week.Through their term of service, members will develop effectiveteaching skills under the supervision of a master teacher, sitesupervisor and program director. They will developinterpersonal skills responsive to the needs of the studentsbeing tutored; and develop responsive solutions to thechallenges of the students they serve.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
General Skills , Public Speaking , Education , Youth Development , Communications , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work .
