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From the Dallas South News Wire (Central Dallas Ministries)

The Central Dallas Ministries’ Education Department is looking for dedicated and committed individuals, ages 17 and up, who wish to be a part of educational summer programs for elementary, middle, and high school students that engage youth in learning that is engaging and fun!

There are several positions available in our summer program activities. See below for each of the job descriptions. Please pass along to students, friends, and family.

If interested, please fill out attached application and forward application and resume to Janet Morrison at jmorrison@centraldallasministries.org or fax to my attention at 214-824-5355.

Summer 2010 Member Application

After School Academy Teacher
30-35 hours/week (June 3-Aug. 6)–Americorps

Position to be filled 5.17.10

Hours: 9:00-3:30, Monday-Friday
The After School Academy Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing classes for elementary children (K-5^th) on environmental issues and helping students gain an understanding of being “green”.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Utilize project-based learning approaches to teach children (training provided)
• Research and be prepared to engage children in learning about environmental/”green” issues
• Supervise children on weekly field trips
• Work with kids individually on social skills lessons and/or individual projects
• Document kids’ projects and activities
• Utilize technology in meaningful ways with the children
• Listen to and learn from children

Librarian

30-35 hours/week (June 3-Aug. 13)–Americorps

Position to be filled 5.17.10

Hours: 9:00-3:30 Monday-Friday OR 2:30-7:30 Monday-Friday and 11:00-4:00 Saturday

The Librarian will focus efforts on recruiting patrons, conducting reading times, book clubs, and other reading-based activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

• Work with kids individually and as a group on social skills lessons.
• Facilitate reading classes
• Keep records of and collect money from book sales
• Create special events to draw in community members
• Complete data entry weekly

Teen U and Mid-Teen U Facilitator

30-35 hours/week (June 3-Aug. 13)–Americorps

Position to be filled 5.17.10

Hours: 11:00-5:00 Monday-Saturday (hours may vary depending on activities)

The Teen U Coordinator is responsible for engaging 9^th-12^th graders (Mid-Teen U—5^th-8^th grade boys) in service projects, technology, book clubs, and other educational and fun activities for teens.

• Work with teens individually and as a group on social skills lessons.
• Get ideas from teenagers about social awareness projects and help them implement their ideas
• Plan and engage teens in service projects
• Assist teens in documenting their projects and activities using different technologies
• Work with Librarian to engage students in book clubs and other reading activities
• Engage students in learning about environmental and “green” issues

Mobile Feeding Site Activity Program Facilitator

40 hours/week (June 3-Aug. 13)–VISTA

Position to be filled 5.17.10

Hours:  9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

The Activity Program Facilitator is responsible for implementing an integrated academic and fitness curriculum for groups of 10-90 kids of all ages at three different sites per day.

• Work with small and large groups of youth
• Implement social skills lessons
• Conduct pre- and post-surveys and assessments
• Facilitate academic/fitness curriculum
• Supervise and build relationships with children
• Ensure curriculum is engaging

·         Facilitate programming at 3 different sites