Tutors To Teachers

About This Role

Reading Assist’s Tutors to Teachers Delaware program, in collaboration with Wilmington University, offers an opportunity for participants to obtain a Master’s degree by committing to 5 years of services and education.

Year1 – Fellowship with Reading Assist–Ameri Corps and WilmU Classes
Year2 – Teaching Residency & Classes – No Reading Assist or Ameri Corps
Years3to5 – You must teach in Delaware schools for 3 years

• Lead daily one‑on‑one or small group reading sessions in person lasting 30minutes for up to 10‑18 students.
• Complete 900 service hours each year of the program, starting August
  18,2026, and ending in June
  2027.
• Participate in a comprehensive four‑week, full‑time, graduate‑level initial training.
• Develop personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and monitor progress accordingly.
• Participate in weekly meetings with a coach to receive guidance and feedback on performance.
• Actively contribute to the Ameri Corps community by participating in training, events, and collaborative projects.
• Coordinate closely with school staff, adhering to school schedules, including breaks and holidays.
• Complete asynchronous courses for the M.Ed. program at Wilmington University and maintain 3.0 GPA throughout the program.
• In their first year of classes, Fellows will spend at least 10 hours/week on their coursework and studies, separate to their Fellow responsibilities.

• $1,000 in matching funding from Wilmington University for Ameri Corps service (to apply toward tuition/school debt) – available after 1 full year of continuous academic enrollment.
• $20,000–$50,000 Teacher Residency stipend.
• $160 waived admission fee.
• 12 credits granted upon completion of the Reading Assist Intervention Program.
• $70.00 biweekly living allowance.
• $3,697.50 in Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 900 service hours as a part‑time tutor.
• $500 relocation allowance if moving 50 miles or more to serve.
• Job placement for teaching in the state of Delaware (Minimum of 3 years).
• Student loan deferment & interest.
• Opportunity to receive professional certification in reading intervention (August and September sessions only).
• Resume‑building professional experience.
• Education sector exposure.
• Healthcare benefits.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field with a 3.0 GPA.
• Apply and be accepted into the Wilmington University M.Ed. program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Complete an Ameri Corps application and background check.
• Have a strong interest in literacy, education, and community service.
• Be open to working with children in kindergarten through fifth grade, including children who may have behavioral challenges in addition to academic needs.
• Own a computer (laptop/desktop/tablet) and respond promptly to communications.
• Portray resilience, adaptability, and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate openness to receiving feedback, patience, and flexibility in approach.
• Be proficient in teaching foundational reading concepts such as sound blending, segmenting, and word manipulation techniques.
• Have experience with Google Drive, Zoom, PowerPoint, and e‑mail communication tools.
• Exhibit willingness to commit to a full school year of service serving daily in schools as a tutor.
• Participate in a school district teaching residency during the second year in the program.

• Job Type: Part‑time.
• Expected hours: 26–28 per week.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance, Professional development assistance.
• Schedule:
  
  4 hour schedule; 8 hour schedule;
  Monday to Friday.
• Ability to Relocate:
  Wilmington, DE 19801 – Relocate before starting work (Required).
• Work Location:
  
  In person.

Reading Assist is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ability, race, religion or belief, military service, gender, or sexual orientation. We expect every member of our community to do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included.