LitCorps - AmeriCorps Program

• OUR STORY
• SummerCollab co-creates youth programs that energize kids to love learning, play wildly and believe in the power of their unique talents. We envision a world filled with imaginative, confident young people who believe in their unique talents, intelligence and unlimited possibility. Our signature programs, Tyler’s Camp, Literacy Corps and CollabClub, provide new experiences and rich activities designed to narrow learning gaps in low income communities. We focus on cultivating self-worth, self-discovery, and meaningful human connection. Through these programs, kids learn to be vulnerable, persistent and curious while exploring new experiences. A side effect of this work is improved confidence, academic engagement and performance.

• YOUR ROLE
• AmeriCorps LitCorps Reading Buddies Corps Members are the drivers of our year-round social emotional support and literacy program. As an AmeriCorps LitCorps Reading Buddy, you will guide students to becoming confident, capable readers through providing small group reading sessions and social-emotional learning lessons at a community-based or school-based summer camp program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and facilitate small group literacy lessons with students using our Reading Buddies curriculum

Plan and facilitate small group social emotional learning lessons with students 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 appropriately target instruction

Complete training and professional development

Serve a minimum of 300 service hours (including off-site service, training, and fundraising) during the Summer of 2027.

• OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
• SummerCollab seeks positive, passionate people with the desire to motivate youth to learn and grow. All AmeriCorps Member applicants must be at least 17 years of age, and have a commitment to community service. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible and open to constructive feedback, willing and eager to build upon practices as a mentor and tutor. He/she will demonstrate strengths in communication and relationship building as well as the ability to address challenges quickly and effectively. Previous experience working with children is preferred. The ideal candidate has a growth mindset, a strong belief in student-centered learning, and the drive to help program participants become excited about learning!

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
• SummerCollab is an equal opportunity employer that strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, partners, community, volunteers, contractors, and vendors. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

SummerCollab does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression/identity, age, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical ability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

• LIVING STIPEND AND BENEFITS
• This is a seasonal position for the Summer of 2027. LitCorps Reading Buddies AmeriCorps Members complete 300 hours of service and receive a $4,500 living stipend over the course of their service and a Segal Education Award upon satisfactory completion of 300 service hours of $1,565.08 . Any service offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of required background checks.

Work Location: In person