Opportunities From: Volunteer SouthCoast

Purpose: The Brockton Public Schools are seeking 20 AmeriCorps Early Literacy Tutors to lead daily, small group tutoring in five high-need elementary schools. These are full-time volunteer positions, requiring one year of service (1700 hours), beginning August 27, 2018 through June 30, 2019..

AmeriCorps Member Responsibilities:

Responsible for 20 students each, delivering evidence-based Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) to small groups of four students in grades K-3. Track student progress through administering pre-and post-Fountas & Pinnell (F & P) Benchmark Assessments. Effectively manage student groups to ensure safety of all students. Participate in a five-day training in LLI early literacy intervention and assessments before the school year begins, and on-going professional development training and support throughout the school year.

Locations:

The BPS Early Literacy Project will place four AmeriCorps tutors in each of the following five elementary schools: Angelo, Arnone, Baker, Brookfield, and George.

Qualifications:

Minimum age 18. Minimum Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous experience working with children. Desire to provide small-group literacy tutoring to students in grades K-3. These students are 1 to 1.5 years behind grade level in reading. Professional in communication with staff, students, and families. Must clear CORI, fingerprint, and AmeriCorps Criminal History Check. Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Legal Permanent Resident (more details available upon request).

AmeriCorps Program Benefits:

Annual living allowance of $13,732 (paid bi-weekly)  AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $5,920 at the successful completion of the service term  of 1,700 hours, ending June 30, 2019.

*Note: A member at minimum age 55 (at start of service) may transfer their Education Award to their child (or step-child), grandchild (or step-grandchild), or foster child.

Valuable career experience.  Preference for federal jobs after service year. State educator license support.  AmeriCorps alumni network. Professional development training. Health coverage. Child care assistance, if eligible.