Interested in empowering students to become confident readers and lifelong learners? Join Reading Partners as an AmeriCorps Literacy Lead! We are currently recruiting for on-site positions in West Ashley. 

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. AmeriCorps members serve full-time from September/October/November 2023 through May/June 2024 and must commit to a service term of 1,200+ hours.  

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

• Manage student records, and track student progress 

• Administer student assessments 

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 an exciting and dynamic culture, on-going professional development opportunities, and coaching designed to catapult you into your next career move

• Living allowance of $16,072.80(paid twice per month, on the 7th and 22nd) and an education award of $4,826.50 after successfully completing your service term

• Mid-year bonus of $375, and an end-of-year bonus of $2,500

• Public Transportation reimbursement of $127/month 

• CPR Certification 

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

• Opportunities for network building with thousands of service-minded individuals

• Child care assistance available through AmeriCorps for those who qualify

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

Reading Partners is 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. 

                                                             To Apply, please use this link: 

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=38359&clientkey=C6E509DA25AF86C245FEA97ACA0FC120

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

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please email [email protected] with questions or if you’d like to connect with a team member!