Learning to read opens the door to every child’s future. How would you like to be the one to unlock that door? You do not need any prior experience or training—just a passion for supporting children as they learn to read! As an integral member of Chattanooga 2.0’s AmeriCorps program, you will tutor K-2 students in a one-on-one setting each day with a straightforward curriculum and weekly on-the-job training. This evidence-based approach—developed by Literacy First and refined in collaboration with students, parents, tutors, teachers, and partners—has enabled thousands of students to learn to read since 1994. You could be the key to setting nearly 20 children on the path to lifelong literacy!
About the Role
Join the Literacy First K–2 Tutoring Program and help close opportunity gaps for students in Hamilton County Schools. As a three-quarter-time AmeriCorps member, you will deliver one-on-one, daily reading interventions to K–2 students using a nationally recognized early literacy model. You will gain hands-on experience in education while making a lasting impact in your community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily, one-on-one tutoring to K–2 students in foundational reading skills
- Use structured Literacy First lesson plans that target phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Record student progress in Tutor Central and use data to adjust instruction
- Collaborate with teachers and school RTI leads to support student growth
- Participate in regular coaching, feedback sessions, and team check-ins
- Lead data-sharing conversations during mid-year and end-of-year progress reviews
Work Schedule & Term Details
- Schedule: Serve 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during school hours
- Lunch: A daily 30-minute lunch break is unpaid and not counted toward service hours
- School Campuses: Calvin Donaldson, East Side, Hardy, or Spring Creek Elementary School
- Term Start Date: September 8, 2025 (with a potential second start date in October)
- End Date: Flexible—members typically complete service by May 2026 (end of school year), but may serve through June 2026 to reach the required 1,200 service hours
Benefits
- Living Allowance: $17,604 (paid biweekly; subject to tax and FICA)
- Segal Education Award: $5,176.50 upon successful completion of 1,200 hours
- Branded Service Gear: T-shirts, hoodies, name badges
- Professional Development: Literacy instruction training, coaching, and career support
- Other Benefits:
- Student loan forbearance and interest payments (if eligible)
- Childcare assistance (if eligible, apply via americorpschildcare.com)
- Workers’ compensation coverage
Who Should Apply
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are:
- Passionate about education and literacy
- Dependable and self-motivated
- Open to feedback and growth
- Comfortable working with young children
- Interested in pursuing a career in education, social impact, or public service
Eligibility Requirements
To serve, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Be at least 17 years old
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pass a National Service Criminal History Check
