Ohio Reading Corps Volunteer Stipend; North​/Northeast Ohio

Position: Ohio Reading Corps Volunteer with Stipend (North/Northeast Ohio)
Position Type:
Tutors/Reading Tutor

Date Posted:
4/1/2025

Location:
Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio

Date Available:
Immediate

Closing Date:
06/16/2025

District:
ESC
Date Available:
2022-23 School Year
Position dates:
September 1st, 2022
- May 31st, 2023

Description:

This is a 900 hour service/volunteer position with Ameri Corps, requiring 30 hours per week for 9 months. Hours are mostly during the school day, approximately 8:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday.

After attending a series of trainings, Members will provide literacy intervention in small groups, or one-on-one, to elementary students (Grade K-3) who are struggling with literacy. Each person is assigned to one school, where he/she will tutor a set group of students each day. Members will receive a stipend payment of $945 per month, plus an Education Award of at least $3,247 (see below for details).

The Ohio Reading Corps is an Ameri Corps program with 120 members across Ohio aimed at improving reading skills of students in grades K - 3 who are below proficient reading level but are not eligible for special education services. The goal of the program is to have children reach proficient reading levels by providing one-on-one and small-group intervention targeting their specific needs as determined by data and teacher recommendation.
Placements in schools will be made according to people's interest/geographic location and district needs. Members will be placed in one of the following districts in Northeast Ohio:
Constellation Schools, Horizon Science Academy
- Denison, Garfield Heights City Schools, East Cleveland City Schools, Noble Academy, Maple Heights City Schools and Wellington Village Schools.

* Must commit to minimum of 900 hours of service, which must be completed by May 31st, 2023

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in performing basic computer functions, including email

• Must have a vehicle

• All members must complete background checks (State criminal, FBI, and NSOPW) prior to starting service.

Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Attitude and General Responsibilities

• Flexibility is critical, given the school setting

• Maintain a positive attitude toward children and staff

• Value diversity among children, including backgrounds, behaviors, and learning styles.

• Have a professional demeanor when interacting with teachers, parents, and administrators.

• Respect confidentiality of students, staff, and fellow Ameri Corps members.

• Support program staff, your supervisor, and administrative staff in duties as appropriate and necessary.

• Consult with your supervisor if you have any ideas, issues, or concerns, offering analysis and solutions whenever possible.

• Report any accidents, illness, sickness or signs of abuse or neglect to teacher / principal.

• Maintain excellent attendance and follow correct procedures according to grant protocol
Program-specific duties

• Provide daily reading/writing intervention to approximately 20 children total, one-on-one or in small groups for 15-30 minutes per day, 3 days per week minimum per student

• Maintain a complete and accurate record of all project-related activities including student attendance and reading performance

• Communicate directly with teachers/coaches/supervisor regarding student performance

• Participate in ongoing training / professional development throughout the year

• Participate in community service activities on National Days of Service (min. 1 per year)

• Monitor progress by administering assessments properly and according to schedule

• Complete all requirements stated in the Ameri Corps Member Agreement
Citizenship training and responsibilities

• Participate in Ameri Corps training and events as required and requested by Serve Ohio, Ohio's Commission on Service and Volunteering.

• Participate in and complete Ameri Corps citizenship training.

• Participate in community service activities.
Program training

• Participate in a series of trainings at the Educational Service Center.

• Participate in training on specific strategies of reading instruction, reading assessments, and data entry/reporting provided by school districts.

• Participate in a series of online trainings provided by the…