Teens can earn, learn, and make a positive impact on young students
READ USA is actively recruiting students aged 16-21 to become Literacy Tutors at 14 Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) elementary schools for the Fall semester. Tutors have the opportunity to earn $15/hour, build valuable workforce skills, and – through the training, coaching, and curriculum provided by READ USA – help students who are struggling to read become proficient, fluent readers. Through READ USA, tutors have a proven impact on the students they tutor: students experience as much as eight months of reading growth in just three months. Tutors in READ USA Literacy Tutoring:-Work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school (9 hours/week)-Tutor 2-3 elementary students each day-Participate in a mandatory 3-day training session.
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