AmeriCorps Read On! Page Turner (2022-23)

 (Half-Time)

Location: Sacramento, California 

Program: 916 Ink 

916 Ink is Sacramento’s arts-based creative writing and literacy nonprofit that provides workshops and tutoring to transform Sacramento youth into strong readers, confident communicators, and published authors.   

AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. 916 Ink is proud to partner with AmeriCorps. Click here to learn more about serving a year with AmeriCorps.   

EXPECTED HOURS

  • AmeriCorps members serve half-time (approximately 20-25 hours/week) within an 8-month period and must commit to a service term of 900+ hours. • Must be available Monday-Friday between 8:30-1:30pm

Position Summary 

  • The AmeriCorps Read On! Page Turner will support the implementation of the Read On! reading tutoring program in-person and distance learning, or hybrid of the two, at a partnering elementary school. They will accomplish this by leading the day-to-day program coordination, operations, and managing the crucial relationships (students, volunteer tutors, school staff) at their school.   

Program Implementation and Coordination  

  • Coordinate the day-to day operations of the Read On! program at a partner school to ensure the Read On! curriculum and instruction meet students’ learning needs.

  • Support the student referral process, schedule student/tutor pairs and maintain master tutoring schedule.

  • Monitor multiple concurrent sessions for tutor adherence to Read On! program and curriculum, ensure quality reading instruction anchored in the Science of Reading

  • Provide feedback and guidance to tutors before, during, and after sessions

  • Conduct pre, post- and progress monitoring reading assessments to monitor student growth and inform instruction; in conjunction with Read On! Program Coordinator create and implement action plans.

  • As needed, conduct tutoring sessions with students in-person or remotely.

  • Conduct community literacy programming as needed

  • Utilize established tutoring expectations and dynamics

  • Practice effective technical and classroom management

Relationship Management  

  • Act as an ambassador of 916 Ink and Read On!

  • Regularly communicate with teachers about the referral process, scheduling, and student performance and program experience

  • Regularly communicate with students' families about scheduling, tutoring sessions, student performance and program experience

  • Provide oversight, coaching and guidance to volunteer tutors

  • Create and maintain positive relationships with students, school staff, families, volunteer tutors, AmeriCorps peers to create welcoming environments for all

Administrative Duties 

  • Manage student record collection (includes all enrollment and evaluation documents) and ensure Programming staff receive records for data input

  • Maintain essential program documents and trackers

  • Participate in monthly staff meetings

  • Attend required training and professional development sessions

Qualifications  

  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED Certificate  

  • Must be at least 18 years of age  

  • Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status  

  • Have not completed more than three (3) prior AmeriCorps or VISTA service terms 

  • Understand that this position is an AmeriCorps service commitment and are dedicated to national and community service 

  • Dedicated to successfully completing a full term of service  

  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to 916 Ink’s mission, vision and core values  

  • Demonstrate a passion for working with elementary school aged students 

  • Excited about working with community volunteers  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

  • Pay strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities 

  • Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in order to solve problems 

  • Competent with Microsoft Suite and Zoom conferencing; can quickly learn new technology platforms and systems

Bonus Points if You: 

  • Are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alum 

  • Are an 916 Ink alum or have volunteered with 916 Ink 

  • Have experience volunteering with other community-based or education programs  

  • Have experience tutoring or teaching  

What We Offer: 

  • AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance totaling $11,250 ($1,406.25 per month before taxes)

  • Eligible AmeriCorps members serving a 900-hour term in California can earn $3,447.50 Segal Education Award

  • Childcare assistance is available through AmeriCorps for those who qualify

  • You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal student loans

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

Other Things You Need to Know: 

  • Service Terms: AmeriCorps members serve part-time (approximately 20-25 hours/week, Monday- Friday) within an 8-month period and must commit to a service term of 900+ hours.

  • Commuting: AmeriCorps members regularly travel to school sites throughout the week and need access to reliable transportation on a daily basis. AmeriCorps members also make occasional trips to the 916 Ink office and service day events. AmeriCorps members must live within commuting distance of the region in which they serve.

  • AmeriCorps member duties do not include any prohibited or unallowable activities per 45 CFR § 2520.65’.

  • AmeriCorps member training hours must not exceed 20% of total service hours.  

How to Apply 

Please send a resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to Jade Rodgers, STEAM Academy AmeriCorps Manager, at jade@916ink.org. This position is open until filled