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Apply to Become a Reading Assist Fellow

Reading Assist is currently recruiting fellows for the 2021-2022 service year that begins August 9, 2021.

Read our position description and fill in the fields below to apply.

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address One *

Address Two

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal Code *

Home Phone *

Cell Phone *

Email *

Other Information

What term are you applying for? *

Location Preference *

Have you applied to become a Reading Assist Fellow before? *

Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy) *

Current State of Residence?

What transportation do you plan to use during your term of service? Note: It is significantly easier to reach our partner school sites via car, but it is possible to access many of them via public transportation. *

I understand that this position is based in Delaware and I will be expected to report to my service site in Delaware every day. *

I identify my gender as: *

Self Describe Gender

Preferred Pronouns

How did you hear about our program? *

Other

Competencies & Requirements

I confirm I am either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States as required by AmeriCorps. If we offer you a position, you will have to provide proof of your citizenship or residency status. *

Selected applicants must participate in a language screener to confirm their ability to blend, segment and manipulate sounds within words. I understand that if selected, Reading Assist will schedule a language screening interview. *

We seek dedicated, hardworking applicants who are willing to serve both the students and the community. While you do not need teaching experience, you must be ready to commit to students who will see you as a tutor, as a teacher, as a mentor and as a dependable presence in their lives.

Communicate with coach, school liaison, and Reading
Assist staff in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain records as required including student attendance, student data and AmeriCorps hours.
Become an integral member of the school community.
Be willing to work with children who may have behavioral challenges in addition to academic needs.
Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and professionalism.
Be open to constructive feedback.
Become an integral member of the AmeriCorps Community and participating in all AmeriCorps trainings, events, and projects.

If selected, do you agree to the requirements? *

You must commit to one of the following terms of service to which you're applying.

August 2021-June 2022: Serve a minimum 10 months from August 2021-June 2022. Full-time Reading Assist Fellows are expected to serve in their schools from approximately 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Half-time Reading Assist Fellows are expected to serve in schools from either 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Do you agree to commit to a term? *

Are you available to start full-time in mid-August 2021 (2021-22 term)? *

Reading Assist Fellows receive a modest living allowance:

- Full time members: $1500/month, pretax - Half time members: $1000/month, pretax

(Please carefully consider any available supports that may help you fulfill a service-year commitment. We recommend using a free online tax calculator to estimate the amount you'll receive after required local, state, and federal taxes are deducted.)

Do you feel confident that a modest living allowance will cover your and /or your family's expenses? *

Have you ever been enrolled in any AmeriCorps national service program? *

To the best of your knowledge, how many (either full-time or part-time) terms have you served with AmeriCorps? *

Please Note: Though you may serve up to four terms with AmeriCorps, you may not be eligible for the Education Award for all four terms.

To the best of your knowledge, how many total hours of service have you completed in previous AmeriCorps service? *

Have you ever left an AmeriCorps program or other service program, such as the Peace Corps, early? *

Have you ever been convicted as an adult or adjudicated as a juvenile offender of at least one criminal offense by either civilian or military court? *

Are you currently facing charges for any offense, on probation, and/or on parole?*

Are you registered or required to register on a sex offender registry?*

If you have a previous criminal conviction or criminal adjudication, it does not necessarily disqualify you from consideration, depending on the circumstances. However, intentional misrepresentation or omission of criminal history is grounds for disqualification.

Please provide any additional information that may appear on your criminal history record. Please do not include parking tickets, minor traffic violations, etc. If you have nothing to disclose, enter "No criminal history to disclose.”

Please explain.

What motivates you to commit 10 months of service to help struggling readers in Delaware? *

What do you hope to gain from this experience?*

Education

Highest Level of Education *

High School Name *

High School City *

High School State *

High School Grad Year *

College Name

College City

College State

College Grad Year

College Major

College Degree

Prior College

Professional/Service Experience

Please include any professional and/or volunteer experiences that contributed to your skill set, such as: - Full or part-time paid jobs or volunteer roles - Leadership positions in clubs or organizations - AmeriCorps or other service positions - Self-employment, internships/fellowships, full-time parenting

Current Company

Title

City

Full Time/Part Time

Paid/Unpaid

Description/Accomplishments

Prior Job

Reading Assist recommends against full-time employment and that fellows enroll in no more than one or two college classes during their service term. The time required for those outside commitments will negatively affect a fellow's ability to participate in required after-school training sessions and meetings, as well as self-care.

References

At least 2 professional references are required.

Reference #1

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Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Relation *

Reference #2

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Relation *

Reference #3

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Relation

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