Reading Partners - Become a Reading Tutor in East Harlem

NYC Service; New York (NY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

NYC Service invites you to become a volunteer tutor with Reading Partners in East Harlem. This opportunity allows you to help elementary school students improve their reading skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions. No prior experience is needed, and sessions only require you to commit to at least one hour per week. You'll be guided by an easy-to-follow curriculum and will receive plenty of support to make an impact in a student's life.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards learning and young learners.
• Ability to commit to tutoring weekly for at least 1 hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one tutoring to elementary students.
• Follow structured curriculum and lesson plans designed by Reading Partners.

Job description

Reading Partners - Become a Reading Tutor in East Harlem!

Reading Partners NYC: a volunteer opportunity in your community! Help an elementary school studentimprove their reading skills by providing them with one‑on‑one individualized tutoring with Reading Partners'structured, evidence‑based curriculum.

We are currently seeking volunteer tutors for our East Harlem school site at P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier.

TUTORING DETAILS

Tutoring sessions are only one hour and take place from Monday through Thursday between 8:00am and 2:30pm, with the possibility of after school tutoring sessions from 2:30-4:30pm. No experience is required to become a tutor and Reading Partners provide an easy‑to‑follow curriculum that includes an interactive script, detailed lesson plans, and plenty of volunteer support so you can teach an effective lesson. If you’re looking for a meaningful opportunity to serve a local student, you can sign up to volunteer today!

WHAT'S THE COMMITMENT?

Volunteers only need to be able to tutor on a weekly basis for a minimum of 1 hour per week, or 1 session per week.

Follow the Reading Partners structured curriculum.

Sessions are held at the same day/time and with the same student each week.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO GET STARTED

A positive attitude learning learning, celebrating differences, and young learners.

Complete a volunteer application, schedule a 1.5 hour Tutor Orientation, and complete a background check with the NYC Department of Education.

Population Served: Families, Low‑income communities.

Requirements

• Age Minimum (with Adult): 14+, Minimum Age: 14+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.

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