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.
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 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 Ameri Corps program, requires 1200 service hours (900 if part-time) to be completed between 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 September 23, 2024 to June 13, 2025. Serving Monday-Friday from approximately 8 :00 am-3:30 pm for full-time and 8 am-3:30 pm three days a week for part-time in one Reading Assist partner school. Mandatory, three weeks hybrid training will start on September 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday.
• Work with children in K-3, including children who may have behavioral challenges in addition to academic needs.
• Become an integral member of the Ameri Corps community and participate in all Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps 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
• Complete an Ameri Corps 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, Power Point, and email
• Must have a computer (laptop or desktop)

To Apply
Fill out our interest form directly at:
https://readingassist.org/apply/
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,600.00 per month
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• 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 Ameri Corps)?
• 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