Joyful Readers

AmeriCorps
Philadelphia, PA

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!





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 .






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 [email protected]



Website






Contact

Emily DeCarlo



1501 Cherry St



Philadelphia PA 19102


7034079176



[email protected]



Listing ID

128618

Posted 2026-03-06

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