Reading Corps [United States]

 

Reading Corps is a national literacy program designed to help more children become proficient readers by the end of third grade1. Reading Corps tutors are trained to provide daily, twenty-minute sessions 1-on-1 or in pairs with Kindergarten through 3rd grade students2. A staff person at the school, called an Internal Coach, completes Reading Corps training prior to the school year and supports the tutors throughout the year2. Ampact is a national organization that creates innovative programs that focus on education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures for communities3.

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Member Duties : Reading tutors from Ampact will provide targeted reading skill practice, primarily in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency1. They are trained in 10 scripted reading interventions, along with additional content in equity and supporting social-emotional learning1. The tutors will be placed at a local school where they will help students in kindergarten through third grade to become better readers2. They will meet with students one-on-one or in pairs to provide extra practice and build skills2

Program Benefits : Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education .

Skills :
Computers/Technology .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Reading Corps

Program Start/End Date

02/15/2023 - 10/14/2023

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MISSISSIPPI

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 02/15/2023 To 10/14/2023

Contact

Latashia Owens

414 S State St

Jackson MS 39201

866-859-2825

join@ampact.us

Listing ID

119390

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