A Reading Assist/Wilmington University Partnership
Become a Reading Assist Fellow and Earn Your M.Ed in Special Education!
Are you seeking to launch a new career in teaching or to enhance your professional training with an advanced degree in education? Reading Assist invites you to apply for our Fellowship program!
In partnership with Wilmington University, Reading Assist’s Tutors to Teachers Delaware program offers a unique opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in exchange for two years of AmeriCorps service as a Fellow or a reading tutor for underserved elementary students in Delaware.
Fellows can earn their M.Ed in Special Education and Delaware state licensure in just two years, and with a school district residency in the second year, they will receive an additional stipend while gaining valuable teaching experience. Teaching residents have a 100% post-graduate hire rate and can continue their teaching careers in-state.
Candidates can earn between $20,000-$50,000 a year in stipends in exchange for their service with Reading Assist, earning their degree, and gaining hands-on classroom experience as teaching residents. Through this Reading Assist and Wilmington University partnership, your M.Ed in Special Education can cost as little as $4,000 once all credits and education awards are applied.
Position Overview
- Lead daily one-on-one or small group reading sessions lasting 30 minutes for up to 10 students.
- Complete 1200 service hours (900 if part-time) each year of the program, starting August 19, 2024, and ending in June 2026.
- Participate in a comprehensive three-week, full-time, graduate-level initial training.
- Develop personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and monitor progress accordingly.
- Participate in weekly meetings with a coach to receive guidance and feedback on performance.
- Actively contribute to the AmeriCorps community by participating in training, events, and collaborative projects.
- Coordinate closely with school staff, adhering to school schedules, including breaks and holidays.
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Have applied to and been accepted into the Wilmington University M.Ed. program.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Completed an AmeriCorps application and background check.
- Possess a strong interest in literacy, education, and community service.
- Own a computer (laptop/desktop) and respond promptly to communications.
- Portray resilience, adaptability, and a professional demeanor.
- Exhibit openness to receiving feedback, patience, and flexibility in approach.
- Proficient in teaching foundational reading concepts such as sound blending, segmenting, and word manipulation techniques.
- Experience with or willingness to learn Google Drive, Zoom, PowerPoint, and email communication tools.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 in Segal Education Awards for AmeriCorps service (to apply toward tuition/school debt)
- $1,000 in matching funding from Wilmington University for AmeriCorps service (to apply toward tuition/school debt).
- $160 waived admissions and e-folio fees.
- 50% off tuition during your second year (residency), reducing tuition from approximately $9,432 to $4,716.
- 12 credits granted upon completion of the Reading Assist Intervention Program.
- $20,000 -$45,000 stipend/strategic staffing pay with benefits during teaching residency (year 2, depending on school district).
- $10,000-$20,000 Reading Assist living allowance per school year.
Past Fellows are also encouraged to apply. Join our community of Reading Assist Fellows and make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners while advancing your educational and professional goals.
Apply by August 19th and begin your path from tutor to teacher!
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