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4 people are interested
Literacy program coordinator
ORGANIZATION: ORION COMMUNITIES INC
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4 people are interested
Are you passionate about helping children to read? Do you love to engage children in hands-on and digital learning opportunities? Do you love to explore Pinterest, and other websites for ideas?
We are looking for someone who can coordinate learning activities for an after school literacy program serving low income children in the Phoenixville area. The program meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. The ideal person will be organized, resourceful, creative and engaging with young children.
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About ORION COMMUNITIES INC
Location:
237 BRIDGE ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460, US
Mission Statement
Orion offers hope for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to poverty, disability, or illness by building bridges that lead to self reliance.
Description
Orion Communities provides support services to the most vulnerable women, men and children in our community. Initially for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities, Orion’s focus expanded to serve those in poverty. Orion is known for assisting the ’poorest of the poor’ and people who fall through the cracks of the social service safety net. Orion focuses on the pressing and immediate needs of our clients and identifying systemic challenges and engaging community interest to address these macro issues.
PROGRAMS
BRIDGE CASE MANAGEMENT provides assistance in a period of transition, crisis or change.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUND provides financial assistance for those in critical situations for life’s basic needs or to protect from from catastrophic losses.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER provides free access to and assistance with computers, phones, fax machine, and copier.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH assesses needs, develops strategies, and provides services that fill the gaps in at risk populations. Examples are Code Blue Shelter and Affordable Housing Task Force initiatives.
STARS* is a reading, digital literacy and computer/book giveaway program to improve academic performance plus improve communication with the children’s school and teachers.
GLAD is a 'trauma informed’ program for single mothers to expand their parenting skills, identify their passions and develop education plans to fulfill those passions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
237 Bridge StreetPhoenixville, PA 19460
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Development
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Ongoing
- Must have experience with children and enjoy working with diverse populations and various learning styles.