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Anonymous user Mon May 14, 2007 11:33:58 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments The Central Valley Communities for Children AmeriCorps program is currently accepting applications for 40 full-time members for the 2007-2008 program year. It offers a great opportunity to earn money for college, help tutor children in Kern County and gain valuable experience.
AmeriCorps is ideal for anyone interested in careers in education, counseling or human services, but is open to any U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident alien ages 17 and older regardless of career choice or need for financial aid.  Applicants must have graduated from high school or earned a GED before the start of the term. The application deadline is May 18.
There are several positions available in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow and Lamont.
Applications can be picked up at:
• Kern County Superintendent of Schools Human Resources Office, 1300 17th St., Bakersfield
• AmeriCorps desk, University Square, 2000 K St. fifth floor, Bakersfield
• Bakersfield College Job Placement Office, 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield
• Cal State Bakersfield Career Development Office, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield
• Community Connections Center, 1842 Norwalk St., Delano
• Bakersfield College Delano Center, 1942 Randolph St., Delano
• Family Services Center, 7839 Burgundy St., Lamont
AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance of $1,100 per month, may be eligible for health insurance and/or child care benefits and will receive an education award of $4,725 at the end of their term. Positions are full-time, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekend work required. Members must serve an entire year, Sept. 1, 2007 through Aug. 31, 2008, in order to receive their education award.
Job Description: Tutor targeted students in reading and/or math during and after school hours using curriculum materials provided by schools and the AmeriCorps program; maintain accurate and current records of student contact and service; work in collaboration with school staff to monitor student progress; appraise student progress using evaluation instruments provided by AmeriCorps; serve as a mentor and positive role model to targeted students; work in collaboration with other AmeriCorps Members and Neighborhood Partnerships on service projects to improve the communities in which students live; and perform standard responsibilities and duties required of all AmeriCorps members.
For more information, call Alicia Mil at 636-4323 or visit: http://kcsos.kern.org/schco...

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