READ USA AmeriCorps Daytime Tutor
READ USA AmeriCorps Daytime Tutor
Change the lives of students, one lesson at a time!
The READ USA AmeriCorps Team Leader Program is dedicated to improving literacy rates among elementary students in Title 1 schools within Duval County. You will go through a one-week initial training, and then you will be placed in one of our 6 elementary schools throughout Duval County. At least two AmeriCorps tutors per site will serve students in grades 2 – 5 who are significantly behind in reading skills. You will tutor a roster of students, working daily in small groups 5 times a week. Each tutoring session will last approximately 40 minutes, using READ USA’s proven literacy instruction model. Each month the program brings the Corps together for training and team building.
Upon completion of term of AmeriCorps National Service, you will earn the distinguished $3,697.50 Segal Education Award.
Minimum Requirements:
- Citizen of the United States, a United States national, or legal permanent resident of the United States
- 17 years old or older
- High School Graduate
- Pass criminal background check
- Available to commit to serving M-F, 8:30am - 2:30pm on school days from October 2026 - May 2027 (900 hours total)
- Desire to work with youth
- Self-starter who can work independently
- Strong customer service and communication skills