Philadelphia Elementary Reading Tutor - Full Time (46850)

What will I do?

Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in a Philadelphia elementary school to provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through fifth grade who face significant reading challenges. Fellows teach foundational reading skills to students who struggle to read through traditional classroom education.

Fellows work with up to 9-18 students for 30-45 minutes each day (1:1 or 2:1 sessions) and are supported by a Program Manager for support and feedback, as well as biweekly visits at your school.

Expectations

• Commit to a school year of service from August 24, 2026, to June 30, 2027, serving Monday-Friday from approximately 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in one Reading Assist partner school.
• Attend the 4-weeks in-person training starting on August 24, 2026, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Work with children in K-5, including children who may have behavioral challenges in addition to academic needs.
• Become an integral member of the AmeriCorps community and participate in all AmeriCorps trainings, events, and projects.
• Attend all Reading Assist training sessions and events.
• Teach students in schools according to the Reading Assist Intervention program:
• Prepare lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of the student.
• Work with a Program Manager to provide individualized instruction.
• Mentor students in a way that fosters a love for learning and encourages independence.
• Meet with a Program Manager regularly to discuss the implementation of intervention and student progress.
• Maintain records as required, including student attendance and AmeriCorps service hours.
• Communicate with Program Manager, school liaisons, and Reading Assist staff members in a timely and professional manner.
• Engage in peer-to-peer outreach, attend recruitment fairs alongside Reading Assist staff to share of their experience as a Fellow as part of professional development.

Qualifications

• Be able to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds within words
• Show an interest in literacy, education, and community service
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and professionalism
• Maintain a patient and flexible mindset
• Be open to constructive feedback
• Complete an AmeriCorps application
• Submit to background checks and fingerprinting
• Must be responsive to emails and other communications
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
• Have completed a college degree (preferred)
• Must be proficient or prepared to learn with Google Drive, Zoom, PowerPoint, and email
• Must have a computer (laptop, tablet, or desktop)