Joyful Readers

Joyful Readers tutors provide small group reading tutoring to students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Our AmeriCorps tutors meet with 2 students at a time, making sure they can provide the attention students need to get caught up on critical reading skills. Your service year starts September 1st with one month of full-time training alongside the other AmeriCorps tutors in your cohort. We dive deep into training you on how to build great relationships with students and teachers and become an effective tutor. In early September, you will be placed in a Philadelphia elementary school until the end of May. You’ll tutor students for 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, supporting a caseload of up to 22 students (11 groups) who need a reading tutor. Every week, you’ll meet with your literacy coach to get feedback and support. Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with staff at your school and connect with the Joyful Readers tutors and staff serving around the city. The Joyful Readers team is there to make sure that your service year is successful and effective. We’re here to support you as you help students learn to read!

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Member Duties : Joyful Readers tutors provide small group reading tutoring to students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Our AmeriCorps tutors meet with 2 students at a time, making sure they can provide the attention students need to get caught up on critical reading skills.

Program Benefits : Graduate Credits , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

Education , General Skills , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Joyful Readers

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 05/28/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications

From 02/12/2026 To 08/01/2026

To Apply

Phone 7034079176

E-mail serve@joyfulreaders.org

Website https://joyfulreaders.org/apply-to-serve/

Contact Emily DeCarlo

1501 Cherry St

Philadelphia PA 19102

7034079176

edecarlo@joyfulreaders.org

Listing ID 128618