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AmeriCorps Early Literacy Tutor

Literacy First
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Literacy First Tutors work full-time in a low-income elementary school teaching young children to read. Literacy First places highly trained AmeriCorps tutors in low-income elementary schools in Austin, TX to ensure K-2nd grade children advance to grade level in reading before third grade. 75% of students in our program either fully reach or make measurable progress reading at grade level helping close the opportunity gap in Austin. To learn more about the impact Literacy First tutors are making in Austin click here!

This is a great opportunity to:

*Be a part of a national movement toward social justice
*Gain literacy tutoring experience in low-income school
*Acquire professional development applicable to any career
*Gain leadership skills
*Receive ongoing training and support from a Literacy First literacy coach
*Option to pursue alternative teaching certification through Literacy First's partnership with Region 13
*Option to tutor in Spanish and advance your language skills
*Network with other non-profit organizations in Austin through after-school partnerships


What's Involved?

*Commit to serve as Literacy First Tutor for 10 months from September through June
*Provide daily 1-on-1 tutoring to 10 K-2nd grade students
*Teach and learn using a research-based curriculum
*Participate in community service projects with local non-profits

Benefits:

*Join the national AmeriCorps national service community and transform lives, including your own!
*Health Insurance
*Receive a monthly living stipend
*Earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,095 to pay back student loans for pay for future tuition


Desired Qualifications:

*Interest in literacy, education, community service, or non-profits
*Desire to work with young children ages 5-8
*Interest in social justice and providing educational equity
*Responsible, professional, motivated
*Ability to work cohesively on a team
*Some college required
*Proficient computer skills, including data entry and email correspondence
*Bilingual applicants must be proficient in speaking Spanish. Email us if you have questions about becoming a bilingual tutor

AmeriCorps Requirements:

*U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien
*Commitment to serve 10 months, September 2, 2019 through June 29, 2020
*Complete 1700 hours of service by June 29, 2020
*Serve 45 hours per week