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America Reads/Counts Intern

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Date: 11/11/2009	Office/Department: America Reads/Counts
Starting Wage: Minimum	Supervisor: Ali Barlow
Openings: Yes	Department Head: Susan Buchanan

This position is open. Please read through the job description below. If you would like to apply, use the link at the bottom of this page.

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Hiring for Spring Semester January-May 2010

POSITION PURPOSE

This program is designed to enhance primary-level reading and math skills of children in Walla Walla, while providing Whitman College students the opportunity to give back to their community, gain work experience, and earn money. America Reads/America Counts interns are funded through Federal Work Study. The program is coordinated through the Student Engagement Center (SEC). 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Interns will provide one-to-one and/or small group instruction for school age children in the Walla Walla area. They will be assigned to a local school based on best fit, hours of availability, school needs, and location. The focus will be on increasing the language proficiency and the mathematical skills of these children. Interns will report to the Assistant Director of the Student Engagement Center.  Each school will have a site coordinator to assist interns with scheduling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interns must be eligible for federal work-study funding as determined by the Whitman College Financial Aid Office. Please confirm your eligibility with the Financial Aid Services prior to applying for a position.
• Interns must have an interest in working with children; previous experience with children is preferred.
• As with all persons working in public education in the state of Washington, interns must receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol.
• Intern is expected to attend an orientation and training session which is required of all interns prior to assignment.
• Applicants who can work 5-8 hours per week will be given preference.

APPLICATION FILING PERIODS

• Submit an online application and email resume to Ali Barlow: barlowah@whitman.edu by Monday, November 23, 2009.
• The Student Engagement Center will confirm Federal Work Study Eligibility with Financial Aid Services and contact applicants, most likely by email.
• The Assistant Director of the Student Engagement Center will interview students who pass the initial application screening.
• The Assistant Director will work with each intern to determine which school assignment will be the best fit for the school and the intern.
• Site coordinators at each school will manage the utilization of interns within their school.

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