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General Service Description

Applies to all LACNOLA positions

Corps Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all Literacy*AmeriCorps member development meetings and training opportunities
  • Participate monthly in service projects with other AmeriCorps team members and design a service project of your own
  • Serve on one of five Member Committees and meet monthly with this committee
  • Contribute as a team member and become a team leader at times
  • Other duties pertaining to Literacy*AmeriCorps goals as assigned
Duties:
  • Provide instructional and tutorial support for adults in literacy, GED, ESL, children, youth, or family literacy programs.
  • Assist with administrative duties, such as student related data entry, maintaining student files, calling to follow up with students, preparing/administering/grading standardized tests, and other tutoring and student related activities.
  • Depending on program focus, may help with parenting skills or English as a Second Language training.
Qualifications:
  • Ability to work with a team and independently
  • Interest in adult education and community service
  • Ability to work well with diverse populations
  • Creativity, commitment, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Literacy education experience helpful, though not required
  • Excellent computer skills including word processing and database experience
  • Must be at least 17 years of age, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • GED or high school diploma by end of program year

 
 

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