Read usa americorps

The READ USA AmeriCorps Team Leader Program is dedicated to improving literacy rates among elementary students in Title 1 schools within Duval County. By providing book choice and ownership, one-to-one literacy tutoring, multicultural literacy programming, professional literacy development, and workforce development preparation, the program aims to enhance reading proficiency and reduce poverty. AmeriCorps Team Leaders play a crucial role in delivering high-quality reading lessons, mentoring peer tutors, and supporting students' literacy development. They receive comprehensive training in trust-based relational intervention methods and professional development, equipping them with the skills necessary to make a significant impact. The program focuses on building sustainable organizational infrastructure to expand READ USA’s services to new communities. Through their service, Team Leaders will help ensure over 50,000 elementary children, over 1,500 teens, and hundreds of teachers have access to essential literacy resources, ultimately contributing to the overall goal of solving illiteracy and improving community well-being.

Member Duties : Members will go through 7 days of initial training and will then be placed at an elementary school in Duval County. Members will tutor students who are behind in reading during school hours and will mentor and coach teen tutors during after-school tutoring. Duties include tutoring students, completing paperwork in a neat, organized, and timely manner, mentoring and coaching new teen tutors, and working well in a team environment. Corps Members will receive workforce and leadership development training at regular intervals.

Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Education .

Skills :
Team Work , Communications , Youth Development , Education , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

READ USA AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date

11/13/2025 - 07/16/2026

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 90

Program Locations

FLORIDA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/21/2025 To 12/31/2025

Contact

Becky Nathanson

4019 Boulevard Center Drive

Jacksonville FL 32207

904-732-3872

[email protected]

Listing ID

127815