Castle County Elementary Reading Tutor Part-Time

Become a Reading Assist Fellow and spend a school year of service working with struggling readers. With your help, one more child can embark on a path to success in reading.

Please note that we will not be able to move forward with your application until we receive your resume.

Reading Assist is seeking fellows to serve in an elementary school to provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third grade who face significant reading challenges. Fellows teach foundational reading skills to students who struggle to read through traditional classroom education. Fellows work with up to 9‑18 students for 30‑45 minutes each day (1:1 or 2:1 sessions) and are supported by a Program Manager for support and feedback, as well as bi‑weekly visits at your school.

The Reading Assist Fellowship, an Ameri Corps program, requires 900 service hours for part‑time Fellows to be completed between August 24, 2026 and June 30, 2027
. Fellows begin with four weeks of full‑time, graduate‑level training and then are embedded into high‑needs elementary schools.

We seek passionate, capable tutors willing to serve the students and the community. You do not need teaching experience, but you must be ready to commit to students for one school year.

• Commit to a school year of service from August 24, 2026 to June 30, 2027, serving Monday‑Friday from approximately 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from approximately 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in a Reading Assist partner school.
• Attend the 4‑weeks in‑person training starting on August 24, 2026, that runs Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Work with children in K‑5, including children who may have behavioral challenges in addition to academic needs.
• Become an integral member of the Ameri Corps community and participate in all Ameri Corps trainings, events, and projects.
• Attend all Reading Assist training sessions and events.
• Teach students in schools according to the Reading Assist Intervention program.
• Prepare lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of the student.
• Work with a Program Manager to provide individualized instruction.
• Meet with a Program Manager regularly to discuss the implementation of the intervention and student progress.
• Monitor student progress and input data.
• Communicate with Program Manager, school liaisons, and Reading Assist staff members in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain records as required, including student attendance and Ameri Corps hours.
• Become an integral member of the school community.
• Engage in peer‑to‑peer outreach and attend recruitment fairs alongside Reading Assist staff to share your experience as a Fellow as part of professional development.
• Fellows follow their assigned school’s schedule, including school breaks and holidays.

• Be able to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds within words.
• Show an interest in literacy, education, and community service.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and professionalism.
• Maintain a patient and flexible mindset.
• Be open to constructive feedback.
• Complete an Ameri Corps application.
• Submit to background checks and fingerprinting.
• Be responsive to emails and other communications.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Have completed a college degree (preferred).
• Be proficient in or prepared to learn Google Drive, Zoom, PowerPoint, and email.
• Have a computer (laptop, tablet, or desktop).

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.