Program Coordinator
Job Description:
As part of the “America Reads” Challenge to mobilize an army of tutors to ensure that every child can read by the end of the 3rd grade, California State University, Fresno has developed the Fresno Reading Enrichment and Academic Development through Service (Fresno READS) project. This project recruits, trains, and places hundreds of students, faculty, staff and general community members as Fresno READS Mentors - reading tutors for children in Kindergarten through third grade. By focusing on the combined efforts of several existing programs and the development of new programs, the Fresno READS project serves to raise the reading and academic abilities of hundreds of children each year in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Fresno READS places a high value on the importance of reading and literacy skill development of elementary students in the Fresno area. This project will foster reading skills in elementary students through one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, along with other associated activities. At the same time, the project will focus on providing meaningful academic, personal and professional development experiences for the mentor/tutors involved. The primary goals of Fresno READS are to: increase student reading ability for those students involved in Fresno READS. Increase in the number of mentoring/tutoring hours provided through Fresno State sources. Provide a positive, rewarding experience for Fresno READS mentors. Increase in the number of students, staff, faculty and emeriti involved in reading enrichment activities.
Please visit our website at: http://www.csufresno.edu/cesl/reads/ or see a glimpse into the life of a Fresno READS tutor at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w46b6hnRDEg
Member Duties: The Fresno READS VISTA will work at California State University, Fresno under the direction of the Director of Civic Engagement and Service-Learning. The VISTA member’s primary responsibilities include the following tasks and activities: The coordination of University-based literacy enhancement and youth development efforts for disadvantaged K-6 students in the Fresno area. The VISTA will create a sustainable relationship with the community The VISTA will work closely with Fresno State’s community partnership coordinator, developing quality approaches to utilizing READS tutors and university resources to address literacy and youth development. Help raise awareness about the Fresno READS program. The VISTA will Recruit, train and evaluate approximately 40 Fresno READS tutors.
Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award ($4,725) or End of Service Stipend ($1,200), Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .
Qualifications:
Requires full time service without outside commitments. Must be a college graduate. Must have good communication skills, computers/technology skills, general office skills.
Salary: Living Allowance/Medical Benefits
When to apply:
Starting February 2nd
How to apply:
Excepting resumes from February 2 - June 26 - Please send resumes to: (Attn: Brooks Wheeler) reads@csufresno.edu
