2023-2024 Literacy Corps Member Job Description

About North Carolina Education Corps

NCEC was launched in September 2020 by the North Carolina State Board of Education and Office of the Governor to connect caring adults to students to eliminate barriers to opportunity and accelerate learning. Now as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, NCEC partners with schools to recruit, educate and support “corps members” who work for schools as high-impact tutors.

Why high-impact tutoring? NCEC was created to support school personnel and students during COVID-19 and beyond. COVID-19 exacerbated challenges that have long existed in North Carolina. For example, prior to the pandemic data showed that only 36% of North Carolina’s fourth graders could read at or above grade level. State results for the past two years showed young readers in North Carolina falling even further behind due to lost instructional time and added stressors.

High-impact tutoring is an evidence-based approach to accelerating student learning. As high-impact tutors, NCEC corps members provide targeted 1-on-1 to 1-on-3 support to students to extend the reach of teachers and accelerate student growth. For now, all corps members work with K-5 students to help the students master foundational reading skills. It’s impactful for students and for corps members.

For more information on NCEC, check out our launch video, program overview, 2021-2022 impact brief, and an overview of our growth trajectory.

Job Summary:

As a NC Education Corps Member, you will work in-person in an assigned placement school in one of our partner districts or charter schools. To follow the high impact tutoring model, you will work at least 3 days a week, with 1-3 students for 30 minutes at a time. This work will support K-5 students with their foundational literacy skills. Tutors will focus on the five pillars of reading: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

A background in education is not required, because you will be supported by a NCEC learning coach who will provide training, professional development, and support throughout the school year. You will become an employee of the school district and as such will be paid hourly (pay rates vary by district).

All corps members (CMs) will participate in required professional learning during the 2023-2024 school year. A paid initial training will be required upon employment start date with the opportunity to opt into monthly professional development from October through April. Additionally, your NCEC Learning Coach will offer the opportunity for coaching calls and school-based site visits.

Exact dates and times for any learning and onboarding will be shared once you have been hired.

Visit our website, https://nceducationcorps.org/ to learn more about preferred time commitment, tutoring hours, pay rate, placement schools, and qualifications for the district nearest you.

Responsibilities:

• Remain an employee in good standing with partner school.
• Commit to tutoring students for an entire school year during school day hours.

• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Have a flexible attitude and disposition.
• Accept, implement and grow from feedback.
• Internalize and follow high-impact tutoring model to meet the needs of students.
• Participate in professional learning to gain insights on important aspects of the role.

Early Literacy Instruction and Assessment

• Conduct one-on-one or group tutoring sessions with students.
• Assist children to improve their reading skills and abilities to reach leveled expectations.
• Maintain a weekly tutoring schedule for students.
• Act on feedback and coaching from school staff and corps member learning team.

• Use materials and activities provided by the partner schools and NC Ed Corps to reinforce literacy concepts introduced by the student’s teachers.
• Closely monitor students’ progress, capturing and reporting data as assigned by the partner schools.

Communication

• Communicate with students in an age and developmentally appropriate way.
• Professionally communicate with the school leadership regarding student schedules, interventions and student progress.

• Act on constructive feedback provided by the corps member learning team.
• Build professional relationships with school staff and NCEC staff to maintain good communication and ensure the integrity of the program.
• Read and respond to email communications from NCEC staff, coaches, and school personnel within 24 hours.
• Ensure confidentiality of student information.

Attendance

• Meet job attendance requirements of assigned public school employers.
• Serve for a full cohort commitment, September through mid-May.
• Attend all required NCEC training sessions, meetings and coaching sessions.

Qualifications

Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

Required

• Commitment to the mission and vision of North Carolina Education Corps
• Commit to 9 months of service, September through May
• Must be 18 years of age or older by your start date

• 48 hours of college credit required
• Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Must pass mandatory background checks administered by public school unit employer
• Must pass mandatory drug screening administered by public school unit employer
• Speak, read, and write English fluently, Spanish fluency preferred

• Interest in education, specifically helping young children develop early literacy skills
• Demonstrates genuine care for children and investment in their growth and development
• Flexible and keen ability to adapt. Displays teachable attitude
• Personal commitment to success of students and the mission of NCEC
• Dedication to community service

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email (e.g. Google Classroom and Zoom).
• Attention to detail.
• Organized, responsible, motivated and professional.
• Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback from NC Ed Corps and school staff.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work with diverse personalities; seeks to learn and understand while developing cultural awareness.
• Ability to adapt to a sometimes challenging, evolving environment.
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity

Additional Information

WS/FCS will determine number of positions open, time commitment and hourly pay, as well as school placements. Corps members will be employed by partner schools.

Pay and Benefits

• Minimum pay $18/hour (pay set by hiring school district).
• Individualized leadership coaching
• Early literacy training and professional development with cohort
• Access to NCEC Alumni Network

How to Apply

Weekly Commitment: part-time up to 29 hours/week or full-time 40 hours/week

School Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Minimum Education: 48 hours of college credit required

Open Positions: 4

Rate of Pay: $18/hr

Start Date: September 2023

End Date: May 2024

When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.