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AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor Full Time

Communities In Schools Jacksonville is seeking a Lead Teacher for our after-school program. Do you love supporting students and helping them learn and succeed in life? Do you want your work to have a positive impact on the community? Then join our team! 

Job Summary: 

AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor role works under general supervision to assist the After-school program in implementing the UFLI curriculum within the school district. This position interprets the curriculum and ensures instruction aligns with the curriculum goals and DCPS standards.  

Position Title/Type: AmeriCorps Literacy Tutor

Number of hours per week: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday  

Qualifications:  

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with administrators, principals, teachers, and parents.
• Successfully passed background screening with Duval County Schools and the Department of Children and Families.
• Must have reliable transportation. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Organization
• Typing
• Confidentiality
• Self-motivated 
• Creative andsolution-orientedd
•  Ability to work as a team member

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helping students prepare for standardized testing.
• Creation of lesson plans and implementation of the UFLI curriculum with the students.
• Tracking the academic performance of students for signs of progress.
• Provide mentor support to students.
• Create positive relationships with school staff, Program Manager, Enrichment staff, and all CIS staff.
• Meet regularly with the Program Manager and team to determine areas of need.
• Meeting with the Program Manager to discuss the goals and needs of students in the program.
• Coordinating and administering education plans for the students.

*Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Litracey* 

Our Culture: We have worked to keep students on track for graduation for over 34 years in Jacksonville and have seen firsthand that any obstacle to learning, even the smallest ones, can add up, significantly impacting a child's development  That's why we're deeply embedded in the lives and schools of our students, helping them overcome obstacles to success  The most exciting aspect of being an employee at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is knowing that every day, we are doing something to help students successfully learn, stay in school, and ultimately prepare for life  We have a diverse, energetic, and fun team of individuals working together to help students realize their potential and pursue their dreams.

Work Environment: This position requires an individual who can work in a fast-paced environment with high energy, numerous distractions, and plenty of laughter and fun  Supervision of students is an integral part of our work  The Program Manager must be able to plan and implement activities both in person and virtually, utilizing various resources and tools  Safety is of the utmost importance; thus, planning and preparing are paramount  The duties may frequently require activities outside in varying weather conditions; employees may be exposed to sunny, wet, humid, or other conditions beyond their immediate control.   

CIS Benefits: 

• Following the school year holidays 
• FREE medical plans 
• FREE Child Care
• FREE Vision 
• FREE Dental
• Complimentary Employee Assistance & Discount program
• Opportunity for promotion within the company
• CIS is a not-for-profit employer eligible for most student loan forgiveness programs