What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Impact Fellow - Highland Park Elementary position at Ampact?
Position Summary
Be the difference and put your passion into action — join Reading Corps! Across the country, only one-third of students read at their grade level, but together, we can change that!
As a Reading Impact Fellow, you will offer vital assistance to those who need extra help reading at their grade level. During the summer months, you will support academic enrichment activities designed to strengthen students’ reading skills. When school is in session, you’ll be placed at a local school to provide kindergarten through third grade students one-on-one or paired tutoring to improve their reading skills. Service locations may differ between the summer and school year.
With training and on-site coaching, you'll be equipped to help children thrive. Your commitment during the summer months and throughout the academic year guarantees a significant impact.
Join our AmeriCorps team! We're on a mission to empower children through reading and are actively seeking fellows for summer 2024 and the 2024-25 school year. Unleash your passion — become a Reading Impact Fellow and be part of the change!
How You’ll Take Action
- Assist with summer learning and enrichment programs.
- Be a caring adult who’s focused on helping youth participants/students build their skills and confidence.
- Conduct tutoring sessions and skill assessments during the school year.
- Track student progress and regularly meet with the school’s on-site coach.
- Create, plan, and lead service projects to address school needs and challenges.
- Commit to continuous improvement through training and professional development.
- Share your experience with the wider community as a Reading Corps ambassador.
Want to Learn More?
Watch this 2-minute video and get a glimpse of what it’s like to serve with Reading Corps! Or click here to view the position description.
It Starts with a Passion
Reading Corps takes everyday people and trains them to be great fellows. Anyone can become a fellow as long as they have a passion to make a difference — and meet the following minimum qualifications.
By the time they begin their service, our fellows are:
- Dependable and have a history of good attendance
- Able to understand and follow instructions
- Open to making improvements based on feedback
- Capable of setting a pace and maintaining a schedule with students
- Competent with basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
- Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
- 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
- A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States*
- Able to successfully complete a background check
*Applicants who have received deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve in our programs at this time. DACA applicants may be eligible for Americorps VISTA programs, for more information click here.
Compensation & Perks Package
While you’re making a difference, you’ll receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks and additional perks! As an AmeriCorps program we have both federally provided benefits and program specific benefits.
Federal Benefits include:
- Up to $6895.00 in Education Award
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* which can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55 at the start of their service term may gift their award to a family member. Click Here for more information.
- Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
- Time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Program Specific Benefits by hours commitment per week
40 Hours- $1325 stipend paid every two weeks.
- Individual health insurance — monthly premium 100% covered.
- Child care assistance — based on family size and income.
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About our Organization
Reading Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. Since the program launched in 2003, Reading Corps has helped more than 300,000 children improve their skills and become stronger readers. Reading Corps is an Ampact educational program that is fueled by research from the National Science Service Collaborative. As a national organization, Ampact demonstrates the power of national service to solve complex social problems by creating innovative programs that focus on the key areas of education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures for communities.
Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
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Have Questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us.
