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Everybody Wins! DC (EW!DC) is the largest children's literacy and mentoring organization in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area, reaching more than 3,000 students in 30 Title I public elementary schools. The 12-year-old nonprofit operates three innovative programs – Power Lunch, Readers Are Leaders and StoryTime – that have a proven impact on students’ lives. For example, a U.S. Department of Education-sponsored evaluation of the Power Lunch program found that, according to teachers, Everybody Wins! students who read below grade level showed increased enthusiasm for books and improved both their academic performance and their classroom behavior.
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Power Lunch School Coordinator (Multiple Positions Available)
Part-time position running Everybody Wins! DC's Power Lunch program in Washington Area elementary schools. The Power Lunch School Coordinator will supervise the reading hour and offer any needed support. The School Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and daily operations of the program. She/he is responsible for enforcing program guidelines and ensuring volunteers and students are satisfied with their experience. Power Lunch School Coordinators work four hours a day, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Job Responsibilities Include: Establish and maintain professional relationships with volunteer Reading Mentors, students, school faculty, and staff Review daily school attendance reports and notify teachers, students, and mentors of absentees Determine daily room schedules to ensure the volunteers and students have a place to eat and read that is not overcrowded Maintain an orderly filing system that includes student folders, permission slips, etc. Monitor reading pairs for effectiveness and appropriate behavior throughout the reading hour Be familiar with the EW! library by reading the books and make suggestions to reading pairs Maintain a clean and inviting atmosphere in the EW! site office and reading space Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator and seek advice when necessary If interested: Fax cover letter, resume and application to (202) 347-9504, Attention: Power Lunch School Coordinator Opening. A writing sample will be required (on-site) during the interview. Readers Are Leaders School Coordinator (Two Positions Available) Great part-time opportunity working with youth in DC Schools. Perfect for anyone looking to gain enrichment/experience while making a difference in the lives of children! We are seeking part-time coordinators to run Readers Are Leaders, a student-to-student reading and mentoring program. Positions available at two elementary schools in Northeast DC. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and organization skills. Applicants should have a respect for children and enjoy working with young people. Work hours are between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Readers Are Leaders partners older elementary students with younger students to read together during their lunch/recess hour. Your job would be to organize and supervise the program before, during, and after the lunch hour. If interested: Fax cover letter, resume and application to (202) 347-9504, Attention: RAL School Coordinator. A writing sample will be required (on-site) during the interview. Great VISTA Opportunities! Are you interested in touching the life of a child in an urban low-income school-based program? Everybody Wins! DC has exciting volunteer opportunities available for qualified candidates who are interested in doing a year of service as a VISTA. Learn and work in the center of the nation’s capital, coordinating a reading and mentoring program for students in title I elementary schools. Get hands-on experience coordinating a literacy program and providing leadership to 1st-6th grade students. It’s rewarding and fun! Work with young enthusiastic professionals making a difference in our community. Must be an independent self-starter who is ambitious and open to expanding your horizons. Must also demonstrate great written and oral communication skills and have excellent organizational abilities. Please forward cover letter and resume to SC VISTA Search at (202) 347-9504 or via email to: lmulzac@everybodywinsdc.org.
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