Reading Partners AmeriCorps Volunteer

AmeriCorps; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon completion of service

Public transportation reimbursement

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health coverage

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is looking for a Reading Success Coach in Oakland, California, to lead tutoring program operations and support volunteer tutors. The role involves daily management of reading centers, logistics coordination, and serving as a liaison with school staff.

This is a full-time commitment from August 2026 to June 2027, providing individuals with valuable experience in education and youth services, along with various program benefits such as an education award and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 99 years.
• No prior experience required, but tutoring and teaching skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Reading Partners’ tutoring programs.
• Serve as primary on-site representative to school staff.
• Coordinate schedules and facilitate logistics for operations.
• Provide technical support for tutors and students.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communications

Teaching/Tutoring

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Be the change - apply now and become a Reading Partners AmeriCorps Volunteer.

Summary of Position

The Reading Success Coach leads the day-to-day aspects of Reading Partners’ service delivery in reading centers, including managing reading center operations, overseeing volunteer tutors, and ensuring effective program delivery. The coach is also the primary on-site contact for school staff and the community, and regularly participates in tutoring students.

Commitment & Service Term

AmeriCorps volunteers serve full-time or part-time, in person, from August 2026 to June 2027, committing to a service term of 1700+ hours (full-time) or 900+ hours (part-time). All positions run Monday through Friday, typically from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, averaging 8.5+ hours per day for full-time service. Part‑time service times may vary.

Member Duties

• Lead daily operations of Reading Partners’ tutoring programs at one or multiple reading centers.
• Serve as the primary on‑site representative to school staff and administrators, ensuring program alignment with site needs and student goals.
• Coordinate schedules and facilitate logistics for smooth operations.
• Provide technical support for tutors and students, troubleshooting technology issues.
• Organize and maintain reading centers, including curriculum materials, equipment, and technology.
• Sort donated books to support literacy and engagement initiatives, and handle physical logistics such as lifting and moving boxes as necessary.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Public transportation reimbursement
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health coverage
• Living allowance
• Training

Terms

Uniforms provided and required.

Service Areas

• Education
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communications
• Teaching/Tutoring

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program Start / End Date

08/03/2026 - 06/25/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education Level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum 18, Maximum 99

Program Locations

New York, South Carolina, Washington, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Maryland, New Jersey, California, District of Columbia, Texas; Los Angeles/Orange County, Dallas/Ft. Worth, New York City (incl. Long Island, CT, NJ, NY), Washington/Baltimore, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton.

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 12/15/2025 To 12/04/2026

Contact

Tyler Aitken
638 3rd St
Oakland CA 94607
510‑444‑9800
https://readingpartners.tfaforms.net/5093700&rid=a2w30000001MGzU

Listing ID

130091