Search jobs > Memphis, TN > Porter

PORTER-LEATH AMERICORPS

Americorps
Memphis, TN, United States
Full-time

Porter-Leath AmeriCorps

The Generations AmeriCorps program recruits current, former, and future college students to enrich the academic lives of at-risk early childhood center students.

The AmeriCorps Enrichment Member will have a strong focus on center in-reach for academically challenged youth. The Member will partner with a classroom teacher to select students in need of academic enrichment.

The member will work one-on-one with children who have scored low on the school readiness assessments for their age. The member, in conjunction with the classroom teacher, will design lesson plans to promote school readiness in terms of literacy skills that include domains in phonological awareness, print awareness, early writing and alphabet knowledge.

These activities will promote increase in scores related to language and cognitive skills for pre-literacy. In addition, members will leverage over 120 additional volunteers that will engage in literacy activities in the preschool centers.

Member selection for this position is contingent upon continued funding from AmeriCorps. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members will assist in early childhood classrooms. The members, with the assistance of the classroom teacher, select children with low performing scores on the school readiness assessment.

The members design lesson plans and provide individual and group activities that will focus on literacy skills in the domains of phonological awareness, print awareness, early writing and alphabet knowledge.

Members will focus on language and cognitive skills to increase the assessment scores for school readiness.

Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :

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

Service Areas : Education .

Education .

Skills :

Leadership , Fine Arts / Crafts , Writing / Editing , Teaching / Tutoring , Community Organization , Veterans , Social Services , Team Work , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Education , General Skills .

3 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Americorps
Memphis, Tennessee

The Generations AmeriCorps program recruits current, former, and future college students to enrich the academic lives of at-risk early childhood center students. The AmeriCorps Enrichment Member will have a strong focus on center in-reach for academically challenged youth. Member selection for this ...

Promoted
DoorDash
Memphis, Tennessee

S, DoorDash connects local businesses and local drivers (called Dashers) with opportunities to earn, work, and live. ...

Promoted
Pizza Hut
Memphis, Tennessee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-Make safe, efficient, and timely deliveries to customers within trade area-Provide friendly service and the highest level of hospitality to our customers, including answering customer questions and retrieving payments as needed-Ensure high quality and accurate ...

Promoted
Diversified Maintenance-RWS, LLC
Memphis, Tennessee

The General Cleaner performs cleaning related tasks as outlined in the contract between the company and the customer. Clean entire restroom by utilizing disinfectants and bathroom cleaners, restock restroom supplies as needed, remove trash, clean fixtures, mirrors, and dispensers, sweep and/or wet m...

Promoted
Compass Group Careers
Memphis, Tennessee

Janitorial experience is preferred, willing to train!. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions. ...

Promoted
Everstory Partners
Memphis, Tennessee

The Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory is a dedicated, reliable and hard-working individual who understands the importance of detail and providing the highest level of service to our customers. ...

Promoted
Memphis Zoo
Memphis, Tennessee

The Horticulture Team Member maintains all horticulture and landscaping of Zoo grounds.This position is also responsible for cleanliness of all public pathways and building exteriors.Positions utilizes lawn care power tools and operates light motorized equipment and trucks.Responsible for daily upke...

Promoted
Infinity Nett Management a JaniKing Franchise
Memphis, Tennessee

Career Advancement Opportunities.Were looking to hire a hard-working .Janitor/Custodial Day porter for a location in the 38105 zip code PT 8am-12pm M-F .Youll be responsible for all cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing restrooms clearing trash from the parking lot and emptying tra...

Promoted
The Village at Germantown
Germantown, Tennessee

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Landscaper/ Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for the daily maintenance of the outside grounds of the campus. ...

Promoted
CRDN of the Ark-La-Tex
Memphis, Tennessee

The Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN) is an international organization of business professionals who provide garment, textile, electronic & art restoration solutions to the insurance industry.CRDN offers a proven sales program that produces successful and rewarding opportunities f...