Summer Advantage USA Hopes to Fill 60 Jobs in Colorado

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN, May 09, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Recognized by TIME Magazine, MSNBC, and Parents Magazine, Summer Advantage USA hopes to fill 60 jobs in Glenwood Springs and Basalt, Colorado.

Benefiting thousands of children nationwide, Summer Advantage USA is a research based summer learning program that works with school districts and schools to impact student achievement in grades K - 8.

The 60 job vacancies in Glenwood Springs and Basalt, Colorado include :

- Academic Teachers - certified teachers offer the primary support to ensure the academic and social development of our scholars.

- Enrichment Teachers - create and lead a specific enrichment program (i.e., art, music, drama, debate, science) that augments the core academic program and supports the summer learning objectives.

- Teacher's Assistants - support the teachers in providing academic and enrichment lessons to the student scholars.

- School Nurses - registered nurses direct health services to scholars, parents/guardians and staff.

- Operations Administrators - aid in all administrative aspects of the summer program to ensure that scholars achieve their goals and that site administration is exceptional.

- Program Managers - build a strong summer program team that works well together; ensure the creation of a strong learning environment for scholars.

- Assistant Program Managers - assist Program Managers to build a strong summer program team and site.

"Through an industry-leading hiring process, we are looking for the most outstanding teachers, college students, community members, nurses, and administrators who have a proven track record of impacting student achievement," says Helen Dixon, Direct of Recruitment at Summer Advantage USA. "If you have a desire to make a profound change in the lives of our children, share your enthusiasm as a Summer Advantage team member."

"Participation in quality summer learning programs annually makes a four-month difference in the learning achievements of children," says Earl Martin Phalen, Founder of Summer Advantage USA who was featured in TIME Magazine. During the summer months, Summer Advantage scholars gain over 2 months of grade equivalent skills in mathematics, reading and writing; this gain is particularly important because children typically lose 2 months of skills during the summer.

For priority consideration, applicants should apply by May 20, 2012. Visit the Summer Advantage home page, www.summeradvantage.org and select the Careers tab.

Recognized by TIME, Parents Magazine, MSNBC, and the White House initiative United We Serve, Summer Advantage USA is one of the nation's few research based summer learning programs that works with school districts and students to increase academic performance. Over the past three years, Summer Advantage USA has engaged over 10,000 students in learning and physical fitness. Enrollment makes a three month difference in learning achievements for students.

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