Apply Today for the 2026–27 School Year!

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We seek passionate, capable tutors willing to serve elementary school students and their communities. We’ll provide all the training you need!

Change the life of a struggling child during a rewarding year of service.
Now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year!

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Benefits

Reading Assist Fellows receive benefits that support their service year, professional growth, and future goals. Benefits include:

  • Pennsylvania and Delaware $1,000 biweekly living allowance ($700 for part-time) pretax; Washington, DC $1,300 full-time ($900 part-time) pretax
  • A $5,100 education award (determined by the Pell Grant) upon successful completion of 1200 service hours ($3,700 for part-time, 900 service hours)
  • Eligibility for healthcare, childcare, and relocation benefits
  • Student loan deferment
  • Professional certification in reading intervention (for August and September cohorts only)
  • Resume-building teaching experience
  • Graduate-level credit opportunities
  • Knowing you’ve transformed a child’s life
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Fellow Spotlight


  • “When a student told me she felt she was dumb because she hated to read, I told her I also hated reading at her age. The face she made was priceless. She thought of me as smart and was able to revise her own definition of what it means to be smart. She understood that I was her future and she was my past.”
    Whitney
    Reading Assist Fellow
  • “In the last week, I have received numerous emails from staff appreciating me on behalf of their students. I had a parent buy me lunch today for being the highlight of their child’s day yesterday. There is no gift that could amount to the smiles and excitement I get to see every day watching these babies learn.”
    Jaleesa
    Reading Assist Fellow

  • “Our fellows were amazing! The students they worked with showed so much growth throughout the year. They really helped with their self-esteem and increased their love of school.”
    Teacher
    Colonial School District, Delaware
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