Reading Partners AmeriCorps Member (Part-Time)
Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Be the change - apply now and become an AmeriCorps Member!
Part-time AmeriCorps members serve 23+ hours per week, in-person from September/October 2024 to June/July 2025, and must commit to a service term of 900+ hours. All AmeriCorps positions are Monday-Friday, with a daily schedule that could vary. AmeriCorps members understand this is a service opportunity, not a job, and are committed to completing their full term of service.
All AmeriCorps members receive intensive training at the start of their service, as well as ongoing training and professional development throughout their service term. Training may happen at the Reading Partners office, or at school/partner sites across the region.
Available Positions:
Literacy Lead
Click here for a full description of duties for each position.
Eligibility:
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
Be at least 18-years old at the beginning of your service
Have not completed more than four (4) terms with AmeriCorps
Qualifications:
Root your service in our vision & values
Pay strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities effectively
Are open to learning technology systems like Salesforce, Google Apps, and Zoom
Are able to both collaborate in a team environment and work independently
Bonus points if you are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna; and/or have experience volunteering with community-based or education programs
Benefits:
Reading Partners offers a supportive culture, intensive training at the start of your service, and ongoing professional development and coaching.
AmeriCorps members receive a twice monthly paycheck of $750.00, totaling $15,000.00 over the 10-month service term
Segal Education Award of $3,697.50, after successfully completing your service term
$125 Mid-year Bonus
$750 End-of-year Bonus
Public transportation reimbursement of $132/month for 10-months
CPR certification
You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal loans
Other Considerations:
AmeriCorps members must live within commuting distance and have access to reliable transportation on a daily basis, including public transportation
Due to the changing nature of serving in public education, AmeriCorps members may be asked to transition to another Reading Partners AmeriCorps position in the same region
Join Reading Partners and leave a legacy that will last long beyond an unforgettable and life-changing AmeriCorps service term!
Applications considered on a rolling basis. Please email AmeriCorps@readingpartners.org with questions or if you’d like to connect with a team member!