About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a government agency that operates community service and volunteering programs.
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K-3 Reading Tutor
This is an AmeriCorps service member position within an AmeriCorps program, Colorado Reading Corps. The K-3 Reading Tutor is placed at one elementary school to provide supplemental practice to children in kindergarten through third grade to develop their reading skills. The tutor will use scripted, evidence-based literacy interventions as guided by coaches and will conduct assessments to ensure each student is on track to read at grade level. Members serve during school hours and are needed for the entire school year. The position is full-time (35-40 hours per week), with school breaks and holidays off. This position begins on September 8th, 2025 and ends on June 5th, 2026. Members serve full-time (35-40 hours a week), during a typical school schedule. Daily hours are usually within the time frame of 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, however these may vary slightly from site to site.
Member Duties : Identify students who qualify for Reading Corps tutoring services based on a Reading Corps designed assessment with direction from Coaches. Conduct one-on-one or paired tutoring sessions with students using scripted, evidence-based literacy strategies provided by Reading Corps. Develop and maintain a weekly tutoring schedule for students which maximizes the number of students served (approximately 15-18 sessions daily) and allows each student to receive daily 20-minute reading tutoring sessions using prescribed literacy strategies. Assess, with a high level of accuracy, students' continual progress using tri-annual benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring assessments. Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation of students' weekly progress scores and interventions. Regularly review student data with Coaches to gauge the effectiveness of the literacy strategies being used. Participate in coaching sessions (includes observation of tutor.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Youth Development , Education .
This is an AmeriCorps service member position within an AmeriCorps program, Colorado Reading Corps. The K-3 Reading Tutor is placed at one elementary school to provide supplemental practice to children in kindergarten through third grade to develop their reading skills. The tutor will use scripted, evidence-based literacy interventions as guided by coaches and will conduct assessments to ensure each student is on track to read at grade level. Members serve during school hours and are needed for the entire school year. The position is full-time (35-40 hours per week), with school breaks and holidays off. This position begins on September 8th, 2025 and ends on June 5th, 2026. Members serve full-time (35-40 hours a week), during a typical school schedule. Daily hours are usually within the time frame of 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, however these may vary slightly from site to site.
Member Duties : Identify students who qualify for Reading Corps tutoring services based on a Reading Corps designed assessment with direction from Coaches. Conduct one-on-one or paired tutoring sessions with students using scripted, evidence-based literacy strategies provided by Reading Corps. Develop and maintain a weekly tutoring schedule for students which maximizes the number of students served (approximately 15-18 sessions daily) and allows each student to receive daily 20-minute reading tutoring sessions using prescribed literacy strategies. Assess, with a high level of accuracy, students' continual progress using tri-annual benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring assessments. Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation of students' weekly progress scores and interventions. Regularly review student data with Coaches to gauge the effectiveness of the literacy strategies being used. Participate in coaching sessions (includes observation of tutor.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Youth Development , Education .
What AmeriCorps employees say about their job
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Best thing
Helping others
Worst thing
Learning new things and meeting new people
Service member at AmeriCorps, June 2025
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