AmeriCorps Members will lead activities with literacy and math concepts embedded, such as math games (counting, measuring) and book groups, so that participating youth remain intellectually engaged over the summer in a variety of themed enrichment opportunities.
Service Activities
AmeriCorps members serving with the Summer Slide Prevention Program will be responsible for:
--leading activities with literacy and math concepts embedded
--assisting with the implementation of other summer learning activities in conjunction with Club staff
--completing all reports and documentation, as required
--assisting with the development, acquisition, and maintenance of literacy materials
--helping to create, utilize, and maintain a print-rich literacy environment
--participating in required training and orientation
--participating in any programs, projects, or special events, as designated
Community Need Addressed
Research on summer learning loss provides evidence that the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students slides back a few months every summer.
Position Outcomes
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee's Summer Slide Prevention Program will provide services to 60 youth, ages 7-9 years old, at three Boys & Girls Clubs locations, over a 10-week period, with AmeriCorps members leading activities that motivate and engage children while making math and reading fun
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Training
The amount listed is the monthly portion of the living stipend that an AmeriCorps member would receive when serving as a Summer Slide Prevention-Early Childhood Educator.
Skills you will gain
teaching/tutoring, youth development, leadership, education, communication, organization, relationship building, team work, time management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Improvise
Teamwork
Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility
Planning
Create environment of contribution, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment