26-27 Literacy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum age is 21 years and maximum is 65 years.
- College graduate preferred.
- No specific skills required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct literacy support to individuals in various educational settings.
- Deliver one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
- Assist with community outreach and engagement events.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Literacy AmeriCorps Program is a community-based national service initiative dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for children, youth, and adults across Palm Beach County. AmeriCorps members serve in schools, libraries, and community-based organizations, providing one-on-one and small-group tutoring, academic support, and literacy enrichment to individuals with the greatest need. Members support early childhood literacy, K–12 reading intervention, adult education, and ESOL services, helping learners build foundational reading, writing, and comprehension skills essential for academic success, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning. In addition to direct service, members assist with family literacy initiatives, community engagement events, and outreach efforts that promote access to educational resources. Through structured training, professional development, and hands-on service experience, AmeriCorps members gain valuable skills in education, leadership, and community engagement while fostering a commitment to service. The program strengthens community partnerships, advances educational equity, and empowers individuals and families to achieve long-term success through literacy.
Member Duties:
- Provide direct literacy support to children, youth, and adults in schools, libraries, and community-based organizations.
- Deliver one-on-one and small-group tutoring, support early literacy development, assist with K–12 reading intervention, and provide academic and ESOL support to adult learners.
- Support family literacy initiatives, assist with community outreach and engagement events, track participant progress, and help connect individuals and families to educational resources.
- Promote educational equity, strengthen literacy skills, and help learners achieve academic, personal, and workforce success.
Program Benefits: Education award upon successful completion of service.
Terms: Car recommended.
Service Areas: Education.
Skills: None.
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program Start/End Date: 08/03/2026 - 06/30/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Age Requirement: Minimum: 21 Maximum: 65
Program Locations: FLORIDA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: From 01/01/2026 To 12/31/2027
Contact: Christopher Thompson
3651 Quantum Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-767-3358
cthompson@literacypbc.org
literacypbc.org
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