Reading Partners AmeriCorps Literacy Lead (DC)

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Interested in empowering students to become confident readers and lifelong learners? Join Reading Partners as an AmeriCorps Literacy Lead!

The AmeriCorps Literacy Lead is a direct tutoring support position within our in-person reading centers and in using our remote tutoring system for distance tutoring, focusing on target students in need of more individualized instruction. This role, especially in a distance tutoring environment, may also interact with parents and caregivers.

What you’ll do:

Direct Tutoring & Student Support

• Tutor an average of 10-15 target students twice per week

• Identify alternative methods to provide more intensive and individualized literacy strategies to meet our students’ learning needs

Relationship Management & Communication

• Forge and maintain positive relationships

• Create a positive tutoring environment for students and caregivers

About You!

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

• Root your service in our vision & values

• Possess a high school diploma or GED

• Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

• Have not completed more than three (3) prior AmeriCorps or VISTA service terms

• Understand this position is an AmeriCorps service commitment and are dedicated to successfully completing a full term of service

• Pay strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities effectively

• Are open to learning technology systems like Salesforce, Google Apps, and Zoom Conferencing

• Bonus Points if you are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna; and/or have experience volunteering with community-based or education programs

What we offer:

• Reading Partners is committed to your growth and development. We offer a supportive culture, on-going professional development opportunities, and coaching designed to catapult you into your next career

• 11-month living allowance of $25,800.01 and an education award of $6,895 after successfully completing your service term

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no monthly cost to you

• Opportunities for networking with thousands of service-minded individuals

• Childcare assistance available through AmeriCorps for those who qualify

• You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal loans

Reading Partnersis a national literacy nonprofit that engages community volunteers and AmeriCorps service members to support elementary-aged students on their path toward reading proficiency. Reading Partners is also committed to building a culturally competent and representative team to advance social justice through our service in schools and communities. Learn more about Reading Partners at readingpartners.org. Learn more about serving a year with AmeriCorps at https://www.americorps.gov/about.

Additional Information:

• AmeriCorps members must live within commuting distance and have access to reliable transportation on a daily basis

• AmeriCorps members will be required to serve full-time and on location. This is not a tele-service position except when mandated by local and/or organizational COVID-19 protocols.

• Should the need exist, all AmeriCorps members will be provided PPE (personal protective equipment)

• Due to the changing nature of serving in public education, AmeriCorps members may be asked to transition to another Reading Partners AmeriCorps position in the same region

• Reading Partners AmeriCorps Vaccination Policy: AmeriCorps members will adhere to Reading Partners mask and vaccination policies, as well as to those of school-districts, which may vary depending on the region you are applying to serve with.

Join Reading Partners and leave a legacy that will last long beyond an unforgettable and life-changing AmeriCorps service term!

Applications considered on a rolling basis. Please email AmeriCorps@readingpartners.org with questions or if you’d like to connect with a team member!