Early Literacy Tutor | AmeriCorps

Learning to read opens the door to every child’s future. How would you like to be the one to unlock that door? You do not need any prior experience or training—just a passion for supporting children as they learn to read! As an integral member of Chattanooga 2.0’s AmeriCorps program, you will tutor K-2 students in a one-on-one setting each day with a straightforward curriculum and weekly on-the-job training. This evidence-based approach—developed by Literacy First and refined in collaboration with students, parents, tutors, teachers, and partners—has enabled thousands of students to learn to read since 1994. You could be the key to setting nearly 20 children on the path to lifelong literacy!

About the Role

Join the Literacy First K–2 Tutoring Program and help close opportunity gaps for students in Hamilton County Schools. As a three-quarter-time AmeriCorps member, you will deliver one-on-one, daily reading interventions to K–2 students using a nationally recognized early literacy model. You will gain hands-on experience in education while making a lasting impact in your community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily, one-on-one tutoring to K–2 students in foundational reading skills
• Use structured Literacy First lesson plans that target phonics, fluency, and comprehension
• Record student progress in Tutor Central and use data to adjust instruction
• Collaborate with teachers and school RTI leads to support student growth
• Participate in regular coaching, feedback sessions, and team check-ins
• Lead data-sharing conversations during mid-year and end-of-year progress reviews

Work Schedule & Term Details

• Schedule: Serve 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during school hours
• School Campuses: Calvin Donaldson, East Side, Hardy, or Spring Creek Elementary School
• Term Start Date: August 2026
• End Date: May 2027

Benefits

• Living Allowance: $17,604 (paid biweekly; subject to tax and FICA)
• Segal Education Award: $5,176.50 upon successful completion of 1,200 hours
• Branded Service Gear: T-shirts, hoodies, name badges
• Professional Development: Literacy instruction training, coaching, and career support
• Other Benefits:
• Student loan forbearance and interest payments (if eligible)
• Childcare assistance (if eligible, apply via americorpschildcare.com)
• OADD coverage

Who Should Apply

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are:

• Passionate about education and literacy
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Open to feedback and growth
• Comfortable working with young children
• Interested in pursuing a career in education, social impact, or public service

Eligibility Requirements

To serve, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Be at least 17 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a National Service Criminal History Check

Our agency prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17,604.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person