Reading Assist Summer Tutors provide one-on-one reading instruction to students entering grades 1-3 who need additional reading support. Tutors focus on teaching foundational reading skills to students to support accelerated learning.

• Tutors work in-person at public schools in New Castle, Kent (Dover)* and Sussex (Seaford) Counties.
• Training and tutoring takes places between June 17, 2022, and August 5, 2022.
• Tutors start with 1 week of paid virtual training prior to delivering 4-5 weeks of in-person instruction in schools.
• Reading Assist Summer Tutors earn $15-$30/hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver one-on-one reading lessons for up to 10 students daily (30-minute sessions).
• Track attendance and performance data.
• Deliver 4-5 weeks of tutoring, Monday-Friday, in schools.
• Deliver lessons in person.
• Develop a positive relationship with children in grades 1-3 who may struggle academically.

Expectations:

• Ability to blend, segment, and manipulate sounds within words
• Interest in literacy, education, and community service
• A passion for education equity
• A patient and flexible mindset
• Openness to constructive feedback
• Must be reliable/committed
• Submit to background checks and fingerprints
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
• High school diploma (some college preferred)
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus

To apply, please fill out our summer tutor application.

*We are no longer accepting applications for Kent County (Dover) positions at this time.