READ USA AmeriCorps
About the role
The READ USA AmeriCorps Team Leader Program is dedicated to improving literacy rates among elementary students in Title 1 schools within Duval County. You will go through a one-week initial training, and then you will be placed in one of our 6 elementary schools throughout Duval County. At least two AmeriCorps tutors will serve side by side with students in grades 2 – 5 who are significantly behind in reading skills. You will tutor a roster of students, working daily in small groups 5 times a week. Each tutoring session will last approximately 40 minutes, using READ USA’s proven literacy instruction model. Each month the program brings the Corps together for training and team building.
Responsibilities
- Attend required trainings
- Deliver literacy tutoring lessons to 2–3 students at a time
- Prepare lessons, tutor and mentor students
- Complete lesson reflections and progress notes in an organized and timely manner
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
Skills
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Education
Benefits
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Training
- Living allowance
Schedule
- Full time
- Uniforms provided and required
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Car recommended
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program Start/End Date: 10/05/2026 – 06/30/2027
Service Areas: Education
Languages: English
Accepting Applications From: 09/03/2026 To 10/05/2026
Contact: Becky Nathanson, 4019 Boulevard Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32217 • 904-732-3872 • becky@readusainc.com