Elementary Reading Tutor - Washington, United States - Reading Assist

Reading Assist
Reading Assist
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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Become a Reading Assist Fellow and spend a school year of service working with struggling readers in some of Washington D.C.'s highest needs schools.

With your help, one more child can embark on a path to success in reading.


What will I do?
Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in a Washington D.C. 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 8 students for 30-45 minutes each day and meet with an experienced coach every week for support and feedback.


The Reading Assist Fellowship, an AmeriCorps program, requires 1200 service hours (900 if part-time) to be completed between
August 26, 2024
or September 23, 2024 and
June 13, 2025.

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 to 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 26, 2024 or September 23, 2024 to
    June 13, 2025, serving Monday-Friday from approximately 8 a.m.
3:30 p.m. (8 a.m.

1:30 p.m. weekdays or 8 a.m.

3:30 p.m. three days a week for part-time) in one Reading Assist partner school.

  • Work with children in K3, 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.


Tutor Qualifications:


Reading Assist Fellows should exhibit the following competencies:

  • Be able to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds within words
  • Show an interest in literacy, education, and community service
  • Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and professionalism
  • Maintain a patient and flexible mindset
  • Be open to constructive feedback
  • Submit to background checks and fingerprinting
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
  • Have completed a college degree (preferred)
  • Must have a computer (laptop or desktop)

To Apply

Fill out our interest form directly at:

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract, Temporary


Pay:
$2,400.00 per month


Benefits:


  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Application Question(s):

  • Are you aware that this position is inperson and only in the state of Delaware and that there will be commute?
  • Would your mode of transportation be
public transport or personal vehicle?

  • Will you be able to successfully pass a background check and get fingerprinted?
  • Have you ever been fired or let go from a job?
  • Have you ever been arrested for, or charged with, a crime?
  • Are you either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States (as required by AmeriCorps)?
  • This position is in Washington D.C. Would this location work for you?

Education:


  • High school or equivalent (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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