Wellness VISTA
ORGANIZATION: The Learning Community Charter School
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The Learning Community is hiring a full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA member. The Learning Community is a vibrant public school serving Central Falls, Providence and Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Learning Community is a K-8 school serving over 550 students directly and hundreds of other teachers and students in schools where we work as professional development partners. At The Learning Community, we believe that literacy empowers each individual to have a voice, assume community responsibility and take social action. We expect leadership at every level. We grow teacher leaders, student leaders and community leaders.
The Wellness VISTA will be the first VISTA at The Learning Community focused on building systems that support the health (social, emotional and physical) for our students and families. This VISTA will identify current systems for tracking student health information (behavioral and physical) and ways to modify data input and our ability to interpret student information. They will assist our staff in utilizing several student data systems, by developing ways for staff to view reports, monitor students, and make reports. They will help with the re-launching of our family food pantry, ensuring families have consistent access and are aware of the program and develop health and wellness programming for teachers, families, and community partners to utilize.
DEADLINE: Apply by June 2017
FINANCIAL AWARD: VISTAs receive a living stipend, health insurance and have a choice between a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or cash stipend upon completion of term
TRAINING: VISTAs receive intensive ongoing professional development from direct supervisors in the school
SERVICE TERM: August 2017 - August 2018
DETAILS: www.thelearningcommunity.com/americorps
QUALIFICATIONS
* excellent academic track record including college degree (education courses preferred, not
required)
* strong interest in public education, schools and out-of-school-time learning
* demonstrated ability to build relationships with students
* ability to work with community partners
* experience researching and implementing ideas
* strong interest in social / emotional student growth and role of non-instructional time in the
school day
* strong desire to learn and grow as a professional
* experience working with children and families
* demonstrated leadership ability
* excellent oral, written and organizational skills
* flexible, curious and goal-oriented personality
* sense of humor
* Spanish language skills a plus
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
americorps@thelearningcommunity.com
or to: AmeriCorps Program
The Learning Community
21 Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls, RI 02863
No phone calls. The Learning Community is AA/EOE. All interviews are conducted in accessible locations.
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About The Learning Community Charter School
Location:
21 Lincoln Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863, US
Mission Statement
At The Learning Community, we believe that literacy empowers each individual to have a voice, assume community responsibility and take social action. We expect leadership at every level. We grow teacher leaders, student leaders and community leaders
Description
The Learning Community is a vibrant, high performing public charter school in Central Falls, RI that serves 560 students in grades K-8, 90% of whom qualify for free/reduced price lunch and all of whom work their hardest every day. Founded in 2004, The Learning Community serves families from Central Falls, Providence and Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The faculty, staff and administration are integral parts of a welcoming school community. Through our commitment to our families and our school's mission, we create and support an environment for exploration, leadership and learning for both students and ourselves. Our mission informs our practice every day.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
21 Lincoln AveCentral Falls, RI 02863
DATE POSTED
April 28, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training