United Readers Mentors [United States]

 

United Readers is an AmeriCorps program with United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS). The mission of UWNNS is to unite communities to improve lives. UWNNS is committed to early childhood literacy. The goal of the program is to provide literacy and other foundational skills acquisition supports to early learners in order to improve third grade reading scores. Members follow scripted lesson plans to practice phonemic awareness skills with students and practice math automaticity through games.

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Member Duties : Members will assist children in grades Pre-K through 5th grade in Washoe County, Churchill County, Douglas County, or Carson City School District and/or Pre-Kindergarten children with literacy, math, and SEL acquisition skills to improve fluency. Using a pre-determined curriculum and lesson plans, and in conjunction with the school’s instructional coaches/learning facilitators, members will conduct lessons and activities with small groups of students, supporting UWNNS’s focus on early childhood literacy and the goal of improving third grade reading scores in northern Nevada.

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education .

Skills :
Education , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

United Readers Mentors

Program Start/End Date

08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024

Work Schedule

Part Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

NEVADA

Accepting Applications

From 06/21/2023 To 03/01/2024

Contact

Krystal Nevada

639 Isbell Rd

Reno NV 89509

7753258907

krystal.nevada@uwnns.org

uwnns.org/UnitedReaders

Listing ID

119517

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