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Colorado Youth For A Change Reading Corps - Aurora Arvada CRock Thornton Fraser Berthoud in Aurora, Colorado
Full description: https://youthforachange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/24.25-Re ading-Corps-900-PD.pdf
Currently recruiting in Aurora, Arvada, Castle Rock, Thornton, Fraser, and Berthoud areas.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Colorado Youth for a Change (CYC) is an educational nonprofit organization with a statewide scope. CYC addresses barriers to learning by providing individualized supports throughout pivotal stages of students' education journeys. We provide a continuum of services from Prekindergarten through high school to help students find success through tutoring, case management, and outreach to help in-school youth remain in school or out-of-school youth return to school. We envision an equitable education system where each student has access to the resources they need to maximize their own learning and growth. CYC's organizational values are growth, integrity, community, and systemic transformation.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW CYC began implementing Reading Corps in Colorado in 2017 to provide reading supports for kindergarten - 3 rd grade students. Colorado Reading Corps is an AmeriCorps program with the mission of ensuring that all students in Colorado are reading proficiently by the end of third grade. The Reading Corps program combines the power of national service with literacy science to deliver proven approaches that help struggling learners transform into confident students - something that translates into all areas of their lives. Because Reading Corps tutors are in schools full-time, they are providing consistent, daily tutoring, which is why this model has a greater impact on student success. Tutors commit to a term of service and receive rigorous training plus ongoing expert literacy coaching throughout the year. With the use of rich data assessments, they ensure their efforts produce the desired results - helping children achieve grade-level reading prof
POSITION SUMMARY This is an AmeriCorps service member position within an AmeriCorps program, Colorado Reading Corps. The K-3 Elementary Literacy Tutor is placed at one elementary school to provide supplemental practice to children in kindergarten through third grade to develop their reading skills. The tutor will use scripted, evidence-based literacy interventions as guided by coaches and will conduct assessments to ensure each student is on track to read at grade level. Members serve during school hours and are needed for the entire school year. The position is full-time (35-40 hours per week), with school breaks and holidays off. This position begins on August 19th, 2024 and ends on May 30 th, 2025.
HOURS AND TERM OF SERVICE Members serve full-time (35-40 hours a week), during a typical school schedule. Daily hours are usually within the time frame of 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, however these may vary slightly from site to site. Members may attend site-sponsored activities outside of regular service hours (e.g., family night). Members have time off during school breaks or holidays when the students are not in school. This schedule format will ensure members meet the 1200-hour requirement between August 19th, 2024 and May 30 th, 2025. Members are required to commit to the full term of service. On August 19th , members will begin their term of service with two weeks of online orientation. They will begin in their school after completing t
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Interest in education, specifically helping children develop early literacy skills. Dedication to community service. Strong planning and time-management skills. Strong capacity to be flexible and adaptable to varied circumstances, paired with a conscientious commitment to adhere to the Reading Corps tutoring model with fidelity. Consistent follow-through. Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback from coaches and program staff. Ability to work with diverse identities. Open to learning and unlearning t rough trainings focused on anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to adapt to a sometimes challenging and high-pressure environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 17 years or older by start date (17-year-olds must have guardian permission). Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Not have served more than three AmeriCorps terms previously. Submit to a full background check, including a sex offender registry check, state criminal history registry check, and FBI fingerprint-based check. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations and selection is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks. Speak, read, and write English fluently. Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.
Benefits of Serving Free health insurance Monthly living stipend $2,494 monthly pre-tax (ELC, RC, MC) $2,526 monthly pre-tax (C4C) Education award to pay future/past higher education expenses Behavioral health credential (Corps for a Change program only) Professional development Free mental health support Transportation assistance