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
- School Campuses: Calvin Donaldson, East Side, Hardy, or Spring Creek Elementary School
- Term Start Date: August 2026
- End Date: May 2027
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)
- OADD 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
INterested in learning more?
If you have any questions, join our live Q&A sessions on the following dates below.
- Tuesday March 3rd, 5:00pm
- Wednesday March 4th, 12:30pm
- Friday March 6th, 3:00pm
Our agency prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service.
This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Volunteer Tennessee.
