K-3 Reading Tutor & AmeriCorps Fellow

Reading Assist; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in an elementary school to provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third 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 6-18 students for 30-45 minutes each day (1:1 or 2:1 sessions) and are supported by a Program Manager for guidance and biweekly school visits.

Qualifications

• Be able to teach foundational reading skills to students in K-5.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, and professionalism.
• Be open to feedback and able to work with diverse learners.
• Must be responsive to emails and communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third grade who struggle with reading.
• Teach sessions 30–45 minutes, 1:1 or 2:1, daily Monday–Friday within a Reading Assist partner school.
• Work with a Program Manager for guidance and feedback and participate in biweekly school visits.
• Monitor student progress and input data to track improvements and outcomes.
• Attend all Reading Assist training sessions and events and complete assessments during training.

Skills

Reading instruction

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Drive

Zoom

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in an elementary school to provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third 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 6-18 students for 30-45 minutes each day (1:1 or 2:1 sessions) and are supported by a Program Manager for guidance and biweekly school visits.