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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
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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