AmeriCorps Members are being sought to support summer literacy efforts to help make sure Grinnell’s kids continue to develop reading skills over the summer. To learn more about the positions and access the application, please go to: http://www.grinnell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Summer%20AmeriCorps%20Application%20Final.pdf
Selected AmeriCorps Members will facilitate enrichment activities. Examples may include: one‐to‐one or small group enrichment activities such as reading or listening to reading by youngsters and engaging kids in fun literacy based activities. Members may serve at school sites, community parks, and other locations throughout Grinnell.
Thirty additional AmeriCorps members are being sought to support summer literacy efforts to help make sure Grinnell students continue to develop reading skills over the summer.
The summer enrichment program is expected to enrich literacy in those Grinnell kids participating in the program. Research identifies summer learning loss as a key factor in a student's failure to progress in school. This new summer enrichment program is particularly important because of Iowa's new law which will go into effect at the end of the 2016-17 school year. At that time, Iowa law states that all 3rd graders who are not reading at grade level will be required to repeat the 3rd grade unless they take certain steps. Participating in summer programs to help enrich literacy is one of those options.
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance
timekeeping; setting up, facilitating, and managing individual and group activities;
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, 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, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create environment of contribution, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, 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