LitCorps - AmeriCorps Program

The Summer Learning Collaborative, Inc.•New Castle, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SummerCollab co-creates youth programs that help children enjoy learning, play, and develop confidence in their talents. Its programs provide engaging experiences and activities designed to narrow learning gaps in low-income communities while cultivating self-worth, self-discovery, and meaningful human connection. AmeriCorps LitCorps Reading Buddies Corps Members support a year-round social-emotional and literacy program. They guide students toward becoming confident, capable readers by leading small-group reading sessions and social-emotional learning lessons at a community-based or school-based summer camp. This seasonal position is for Summer 2027 and requires at least 300 service hours, including off-site service, training, and fundraising. Members receive a $4,500 living stipend and, upon satisfactory completion of the service hours, a Segal Education Award of $1,565.08. Service offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of required background checks.

Requirements

Be at least 17 years of age.
Have a commitment to community service.
Be proactive, flexible, and open to constructive feedback.
Be willing and eager to build skills and practices as a mentor and tutor.
Demonstrate communication and relationship-building strengths.
Be able to address challenges quickly and effectively.
Have a growth mindset, a strong belief in student-centered learning, and a drive to help program participants become excited about learning.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate small-group literacy lessons using the Reading Buddies curriculum.
Plan and facilitate small-group social-emotional learning lessons using HarmonySEL.
Track attendance and student performance data.
Participate in network-wide AmeriCorps meetings.
Lead, inspire, and instruct assigned students.
Facilitate literacy assessments and analyze results to target instruction appropriately.
Complete training and professional development.
Complete a minimum of 300 service hours, including off-site service, training, and fundraising, during Summer 2027.