Part-Time AmeriCorps Literacy Lead (New York)
Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Be the change - apply now and become a Part-Time AmeriCorps Literacy Lead!
Part-time AmeriCorps members serve 23+ hours per week, in-person from September/October 2024 to June/July 2025, and must commit to a service term of 900+ hours. All AmeriCorps positions are Monday-Friday, with a daily schedule that could vary. AmeriCorps members understand this is a service opportunity, not a job, and are committed to completing their full term of service.
All AmeriCorps members receive intensive training at the start of their service, as well as ongoing training and professional development throughout their service term. Training may happen at the Reading Partners office, or at school/partner sites across the region.
Description of Duties:
Direct Tutoring & Student Support
- Tutor an average of 5-10 target students once or twice per week, either 1:1 or in small groups
- Identify alternative methods to provide more intensive and individualized literacy strategies to meet our students’ learning needs
- Manage student records, and track student progress
- Administer student assessments
- Provide coverage for reading centers if a Program Coordinator is absent
Relationship Management & Communication
- Forge and maintain positive relationships
- Create a positive tutoring environment for students and caregivers
- Serve as a model of ideal tutoring practices for volunteer tutors, and support volunteers in developing their tutoring skillset
As a Literacy Lead, you will collaborate closely with the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator to ensure the seamless daily operations of our reading center(s).
As ambassadors for Reading Partners and AmeriCorps, our dedicated members play a pivotal role in fostering community engagement and awareness, actively sharing their impactful service experiences to inspire others and contribute to the collective narrative of positive change in literacy education. AmeriCorps members also commit to community service projects throughout their service term, such as, but not limited to, the 09/11 Day of Service.
Eligibility:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
- Be at least 18-years old at the beginning of your service
- Have not completed more than four (4) terms with AmeriCorps
Qualifications:
- Root your service in our vision & values
- Pay strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities effectively
- Are open to learning technology systems like Salesforce, Google Apps, and Zoom
- Are able to both collaborate in a team environment and work independently
- 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
Benefits:
- Reading Partners offers a supportive culture, intensive training at the start of your service, and ongoing professional development and coaching.
- AmeriCorps members receive a twice monthly paycheck of $750.00, totalling $15,000.00 over the 10-month service term
- Segal Education Award of $3,697.50, after successfully completing your service term
- $125 Mid-year Bonus
- $750 End-of-year Bonus
- Public transportation reimbursement of $132/month for 10-months
- CPR certification
- You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal loans
Other Considerations:
- AmeriCorps members must live within commuting distance and have access to reliable transportation on a daily basis, including public transportation
- 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
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!