LiteracyCorps: Powered by Reading Partners Tutor
Company: Literacy Mid-South
Location: Memphis
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $3,000/service term
LiteracyCorps: Powered by Reading Partners Tutor AmeriCorps Service
Opportunity Listing Summary Support elementary students through
proven one-on-one tutoring in after-school and summer programs.
Help young readers grow stronger, more skilled, and more confident.
Position Details Program Type: AmeriCorps State/National Service
Term Type: Minimum-Time (300 hours) Start Date: January 2026 End
Date: December 2026 Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm ~ 9
hours/week 2 x (45 minute sessions20 minutes planning) Application
Opens: December 2025 Application Closes: February 2026 Service
Locations: Memphis, TN (After-School and Summer) Number of
Positions: 11 Age Requirement: 17 Program Description Join
LiteracyCorps and make a lasting difference in the lives of
students across Memphis through Reading Partners, an
evidence-based, one-on-one literacy tutoring program. As a
LiteracyCorps Member, youll play an essential role in empowering
young learners to strengthen their reading skills, build
confidence, and unlock greater academic success. Using a structured
curriculum focused on phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and
comprehension, youll support elementary students during afterschool
and summer programshelping them grow as readers one session at a
time. Each student receives two personalized 45-minute tutoring
sessions per week, giving them the consistency and encouragement
they need to thrive. Your service doesnt just improve literacyit
advances educational equity throughout our community. By showing up
for students who need it most, you help create brighter futures and
stronger neighborhoods, one reader at a time. Member Duties Provide
twice-weekly, 45-minute, one-on-one tutoring to two students using
the Reading Partners curriculum. Track student progress and
maintain accurate data, documentation, and session notes.
Participate in member trainings, reflection sessions, and
cohort-building activities. Build positive and supportive
relationships with students, families, and school or partner site
staff. Attend regular check-ins with supervisors and program
leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery. Program
Benefits $3,000 Living Allowance during the service term. Segal
AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion. Can be
applied toward qualified student loans or tuition. Ongoing training
and professional development opportunities. Official LiteracyCorps
AmeriCorps gear. Training Provided LiteracyCorps Orientation.
Training in evidence-based literacy practices. Reading Partners
coaching and curriculum-specific instruction. AmeriCorps compliance
training and ongoing professional development. Skills & Experience
You Will Gain Teaching and tutoring skills. Youth development
experience. Strengthened communication and public speaking
abilities. Knowledge in educational equity and literacy
intervention. Experience with data tracking, progress monitoring,
and reflective practice. Education Requirements High school diploma
or equivalent required. College coursework or a degree preferred
but not required. Who Were Looking For Individuals with a passion
for education and service. Memphis-area residents strongly
encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates are welcome, though not
required. Discrimination Clause This program is available to all,
without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age,
sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion. It is
alsounlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization
that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to
filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are
responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring
a complaint to the attention of the Corporation for National and
Community Service. If you believe that you or others have been
discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact:
Office of Civil Rights and Inclusiveness Corporation for National
and Community Service 250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 (800)
833-3722 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line) (202) 565-3465
(FAX); eo@cns.gov (email)
Keywords: Literacy Mid-South, Southaven , LiteracyCorps: Powered by Reading Partners Tutor, Education / Teaching , Memphis, Mississippi
