PreK-3rd Grade AmeriCorps Members
Title of Position: AmeriCorps Member
Superior AmeriCorps members will be placed in the local school districts throughout the three county area of Baraga, Houghton, and the Keweenaw. AmeriCorps members add value to the Kindergarten - 3rd grades by providing the extra support needed for those children at risk for reading, literacy, and educational failure. AmeriCorps members are able to provide the extra one on one attention needed to address literacy, reading, and educational concerns of those children who are currently below benchmark score or at risk.
Service Activities
PROGRAMMATIC FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
*Plan, attend, and fulfill assigned responsibilities and participate in mandatory AmeriCorps service projects and trainings.
*Appropriate and professional behavior at all times
*Work collaboratively and effectively with others, both as a colleague and team member.
*Submit accurate and complete reports on or before the specified due date.
*Recruit and train volunteers as necessary.
SPECIFIC SITE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
-Assist with the provision of comprehensive reading strategies to improve instructional quality while providing students with the best opportunity to enhance literacy skills. Use data to identify students at risk from poor learning outcomes, monitor progress, provide evidence-based and research based interventions and adjust intensity and nature of interventions depending on student’s responsiveness.
-Utilize age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate strategies to maximize student achievement and reduce behavioral problems.
-Provide student support within the three levels of prevention defined in the RTI framework.
-Help to develop data to reform decisions at program or class level.
-Maintain accurate and confidential records of interventions and progress.
-Provide individual and small group guidance.
-Assist with assigned activities, subject material, assignments, and educational based special projects throughout the school day.
-Tutor and mentor students in need during their lunch/recess time and after school with school work.
-Act as a positive role model for students.
-Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring and/or mentoring sessions
-Provide academic and behavioral support to at-risk students
-Perform other approved duties as assigned, which relate to the AmeriCorps Program Objectives
Community Need Addressed
Because of the rural and remote location of the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, our area has higher poverty and unemployment rates. These conditions put the children of the three county communities we serve at a higher risk for reading, literacy, and educational failure. As part of the Superior AmeriCorps team, you will be directly addressing the literacy needs of Kindergarten - 3rd grade children throughout the communities in the local school districts.
Position Outcomes
Superior AmeriCorps members add value to the Kindergarten - 3rd grades by providing the extra support needed for those children at risk for reading, literacy, and educational failure. AmeriCorps members are able to provide the extra one on one attention needed to address literacy, reading, and educational concerns of those children who are currently below benchmark score or at risk.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
literacy skills and interventions
Competencies You Will Develop
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, Improvise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, 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, 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
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, 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, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, 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