City of Lakes AmeriCorps

City of Lakes AmeriCorps Program
Sarah Kurachek, Program Coordinator
612-668-3864
Sarah.Kurachek@mpls.k12.mn.us
http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/AmeriCorps.html

The mission of the City of Lakes AmeriCorps program is to help ensure all our children succeed both socially and academically regardless of race, culture, ethnicity, native language, gender, poverty level, disability, or any other status.

Our goals are to help youth improve academically, develop leadership skills, and increase assets. City of Lakes members are placed in the Minneapolis Public Schools to provide tutoring, mentoring, service-learning, and enrichment programming for K-12 students.

• Two full time years of college or the equivalent, such as an associate's degree or 60 semester credits
• Manage student behaviors 1:1, in small groups, and large groups; work effectively as part of a team and as an individual in a fast paced environment; communicate with site supervisor, co-members, teachers, administrators, and AmeriCorps staff; handle conflict professionally
• Meet state standards in math, reading, and science; tutor students in said subjects; read out loud with students; perform light physical activities with youth
• Use online databases; meet deadlines; attend all Corps events; maintain set schedule at site

Top reasons that members like serving in City of Lakes AmeriCorps:

• Career Exploration - Many members join the program wanting to be teachers or youth workers. This program provides a variety of opportunities to explore these interests and gain valuable experience in the public school setting. Members also receive high-quality pre-service and ongoing training in a variety of youth-related topics.
• Diverse Populations - Members have the opportunity to work with diverse student populations in schools throughout Minneapolis. Members work with English Language Learners, special education students, and students in poverty.
• National Movement - Members join because they want to be a part of something larger than themselves. AmeriCorps is a nationally recognized program that allows them to serve in local communities her and across the country.

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