Sussex County DE Elementary Reading Tutor - Full Time (46981)

Description

Become a Reading Assist Fellow and spend a school year of service working with struggling readers in some of Sussex County's highest needs schools. 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 a Sussex County's elementary school to provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through fifth grade who face significant reading challenges. Fellows teach foundational reading skills to students who struggle 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 are supported by a Program Manager for support and feedback, as well as biweekly visits at your school.

The Reading Assist Fellowship, an AmeriCorps program, requires 1200 service hours to be completed between October 5th, 2026, and June 30th, 2027.

Fellows begin with four weeks of full-time, graduate-level training and then are embedded into high-needs elementary schools. Fellows transform the lives of students who struggle with foundational reading skills.

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 October 5th, 2026, to June 30th, 2027, serving Monday-Friday from approximately 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in one Reading Assist partner school. *
• Attend the 4-weeks in-person training starting on October 5th, 2026, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Work with children in K-5, 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 Program Manager to provide individualized instruction.
• Meet with a Program Manager regularly to discuss the implementation of intervention and student progress.
• Monitor student progress and input data.
• Communicate with Program Manager, school liaisons, and Reading Assist staff members in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain records as required, including student attendance and AmeriCorps service hours.
• Become an integral member of the school community.
• Engage in peer-to-peer outreach, attend recruitment fairs alongside Reading Assist staff to share of their experience as a Fellow as part of professional development.
• Fellows follow their assigned school’s schedule, including school breaks and holidays.
  
  

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
• Complete an AmeriCorps application
• Submit to background checks and fingerprinting
• Must be responsive to emails and other communications
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
• Have completed a college degree (preferred)
• Must be proficient or prepared to learn with Google Drive, Zoom, PowerPoint, and email
• Must have a computer (laptop, tablet, 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.