Program Description

The Experience Matters AmeriCorps Program seeks to decrease reading difficulties and increase the joy of reading to K-8 students attending Title I schools in an Out-of-School Time (OST) program setting. The program was founded on evidence-based research, and encompasses the desire to provide caring and trained support to students suffering from the negative impacts of pandemic learning loss.

The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students’ literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors–who provide all on-site programming to students.

An Academic Mentor will be trained to deliver an evidence-based program aimed to decrease reading difficulties and increase the joy of reading to K-8 students attending Title I schools in an Out-of-School Time program setting. Sessions are based on The Science of Reading, which includes the 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students’ literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country.

Duties of an Academic Mentor:

• Teach and reinforce the core concepts of The Science of Reading by implementing the Experience Matters reading program.
• Incorporate practicing new vocabulary and writing goals with students, and one-on-one reading practice.
• Assist with homework completion
• Encourage students to stay engaged with learning and promote a positive learning environment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Communications, Conflict Resolution
• Teaching/Tutoring, Education, Leadership, Team Work
• Computers/Technology
• Youth Development
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills

Terms:

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Must have at least a high school diploma/GED
• Must pass a National Service Criminal History Check (FBI/State Background Check & Fingerprinting)

Email Winslow McIntyre at [email protected] to find us on MyAmeriCorps to start your interviews and background checks.