READ USA AmeriCorps MT Tutor Leader -2026

AmeriCorps; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 13,392 - 16,740; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Living Allowance

Stipend

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Job summary

AmeriCorps READ USA AmeriCorps MT Tutor Leader program in Jacksonville, FL, provides after-school tutoring to elementary students in Title 1 schools. Tutor Leaders receive training in trust-based relational intervention and contribute to workforce development through monthly trainings and community service projects.

Responsibilities include delivering reading lessons, mentoring peer tutors, and completing program paperwork promptly.

Qualifications

• Leadership and teamwork skills for tutoring and mentoring youth (0–4 grade).
• Commitment to literacy development and school-based programs.
• Ability to work with diverse students and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after-school tutoring to elementary students.
• Mentor peer tutors and support literacy lessons.
• Complete program paperwork and attend monthly workforce development trainings.
• Participate in service projects and community outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Youth Development

First Aid

Teaching/Tutoring

Team Work

Job description

Overview

The READ USA AmeriCorps Tutor Leader Program is dedicated to improving literacy rates among elementary students in Title 1 schools within Duval County. By providing book choice and ownership, one-to-one literacy tutoring, multicultural literacy programming, professional literacy development, and workforce development preparation, the program aims to enhance reading proficiency and reduce poverty. AmeriCorps Tutor Leaders play a crucial role in delivering high-quality reading lessons, mentoring peer tutors, and supporting students' literacy development. They receive comprehensive training in trust-based relational intervention methods and professional development, equipping them with the skills necessary to make a significant impact. The program focuses on building sustainable organizational infrastructure to expand READ USA’s services to new communities. Through their service, Tutor Leaders will help ensure over 50,000 elementary children, over 1,500 teens, and hundreds of teachers have access to essential literacy resources, ultimately contributing to the overall goal of solving illiteracy and improving community well-being.

Member Duties

• Complete 3 days of initial training.
• Be placed at an elementary school in Duval County.
• Deliver after-school tutoring to students who are behind in reading.
• Tutor students.
• Complete paperwork neatly, organized, and on time.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Receive workforce development training monthly.
• Participate in service projects in the local community.

Program Benefits

• Training
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended

Service Areas

• Education
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Leadership
• Education
• Youth Development
• First Aid
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Team Work

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program: READ USA AmeriCorps MT Tutor Leader
Program Start/End Date: 08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027
Work Schedule: Part Time
Education level: Less than High school
Age Requirement: Minimum 17, Maximum 25
Program Locations: FLORIDA
Languages: English

Application Period

Accepting Applications From 07/07/2026 To 01/01/2027

Contact

Becky Nathanson
4019 Boulevard Center Dr
Jacksonville FL 32207
904-732-3872
[e-mail]
https://www.readusainc.com/