Wilmington, Delaware Elementary Reading Tutor Full-Time

Reading Assist; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in an elementary school, providing one-on-one reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third grade who face significant reading challenges.

Fellows work with up to 9–18 students daily for 30–45 minutes, and participate in weekly coaching, training, and progress reporting as part of the AmeriCorps Reading Assist program.

Qualifications

• No teaching experience required but commitment for one school year.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Willing to undergo background checks and fingerprinting.
• Able to work Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 reading instruction to K-3 students.
• Work with a coach to implement intervention and monitor progress.
• Maintain attendance records and AmeriCorps hours.
• Attend training sessions and school events.

Skills

Reading instruction

One-on-one tutoring

Data entry / record-keeping

Collaboration with coach

Communication with school staff

Education

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Drive

Zoom

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Become a Reading Assist Fellow and spend a school year of service working with struggling readers. With your help, one more child can embark on a path to success in reading.Please note that we will not be able to move forward with your application until we receive your resume.What will I do?Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in an elementary school to provide one-on-one reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third grade who face significant reading challenges. Fellows teach foundational reading skills to students who might never learn to read through traditional classroom education.Fellows work with up to 9-18 students for 30-45 minutes each day (1:1 or 2:1 sessions) and meet with an experienced coach every week for support and feedback.The Reading Assist Fellowship, an AmeriCorps program, requires 1200 service hours for full time fellows and 900 service hours for part time fellows to be completed between August 25,2025, and June 30, 2026.Fellows begin with three weeks of full-time, graduate-level training and then are embedded into high-needs elementary schools. Fellows transform the lives of students who may have with have dyslexia or other reading disorders.Expectations:We seek passionate, capable tutors willing to serve the students and the community. You do not need teaching experience, but you must be ready to commit to students for one school year.Reading Assist Fellows must be willing to:Commit to a school year of service from August 25,2025 to June 30, 2026, serving Monday-Friday from approximately 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.in one Reading Assist partner school. *Attend the 3-weeks in-person training that runs Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 2:30 pmWork with children in K-3, including children who may have behavioral challenges in addition to academic needs.Become an integral member of the AmeriCorps community and participate in all AmeriCorps trainings, events, and projects.Attend all Reading Assist training sessions and events.Teach students in schools according to the Reading Assist Intervention program:Prepare lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of the student.Work with a coach to provide individualized instruction.Meet with coach regularly to discuss the implementation of the intervention and student progress.Monitor student progress and input data.Communicate with coaches, school liaisons, and Reading Assist staff members in a timely and professional manner.Maintain records as required, including student attendance and AmeriCorps hours.Become an integral member of the school community.Help to recruit additional Reading Assist Fellows.*Fellows follow their assigned school’s schedule, including school breaks and holidays.Reading Assist Fellows should exhibit the following competencies:Be able to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds within wordsShow an interest in literacy, education, and community serviceDemonstrate resilience, adaptability, and professionalismMaintain a patient and flexible mindsetBe open to constructive feedbackComplete an AmeriCorps applicationSubmit to background checks and fingerprintingMust be responsive to emails and other communicationsBe a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alienHave completed a college degree (preferred)Must be proficient or prepared to learn with Google Drive, Zoom, PowerPoint, and emailMust have a computer (laptop or desktop)Reading Assist is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ability, race, religion or belief, military service, gender, or sexual orientation. We expect every member of our community to do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included.