New Castle County Elementary Reading Tutor Full-Time (46635)
Company: Reading Assist
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Become a Reading Assist Fellow and spend a school
year of service working with struggling readers. 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 an 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 for full time Fellows to be
completed between August 24, 2026, and June 30, 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 August 24, 2026, to June
30, 2027 , serving Monday-Friday from approximately 8:00 a.m.-3:30
p.m. in a Reading Assist partner school.* Attend the 4-weeks
in-person training starting on August 24, 2026, that runs Monday to
Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Throughout training you will be required
to pass assessments and complete homework as assigned. 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 the 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
hours. Become an integral member of the school community. Engage in
peer-to-peer outreach and attend recruitment fairs alongside
Reading Assist staff to share about 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 in or
prepared to learn 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.
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