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Reading Corps Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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Outreach Clerk

Memphis, TN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Orients new personnel to Job Corps and the Center's policies and procedures. * Answers telephone ... Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English * Hearing and speaking to express ideas and ...

Outreach Clerk

Memphis, TN · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Orients new personnel to Job Corps and the Center's policies and procedures. * Answers telephone ... Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English * Hearing and speaking to express ideas and ...

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How much do reading corps jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for reading corps in Tennessee is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.05 and $31.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Reading Corps member do?

A typical day for a Reading Corps member involves working one-on-one or in small groups with students to deliver structured literacy interventions, tracking their progress, and adjusting instruction based on each student's needs. Members frequently collaborate with teachers and school staff to coordinate schedules and discuss student growth. In addition to direct tutoring, you may participate in training sessions, complete documentation, and assist with school-wide literacy events. The role is dynamic and rewarding, allowing you to directly impact students' reading skills and confidence throughout the school year.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a Reading Corps position?

To thrive as a Reading Corps member, you should possess a solid understanding of literacy development, basic educational techniques, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions preferring college coursework in education or related fields. Familiarity with structured reading intervention programs, digital assessment tools, and progress tracking systems is beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a passion for working with children are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure effective support for student learning and foster a positive, motivating environment that encourages reading success.

What is a Reading Corps?

A Reading Corps job is a service position where members provide literacy support to students who need extra help developing reading skills. Members serve in schools or community programs, using research-based interventions to help students become confident readers. This role is often part of an AmeriCorps program, where participants receive training, a stipend, and an education award upon completion of service. It's a great opportunity for those passionate about education and mentorship.

Infographic showing various Reading Corps job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,419 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

TN All Corps Tutoring Assistant

Morgan County Schools

Wartburg, TN

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

TN All Corps Tutoring Assistant
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of an academic dean, to facilitate small group instruction in mathematics and/or reading to meet the academic needs of students grades 1-5. 
Essential Job Functions





  • Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
  • Works with students, grades 1-5 in mathematics and/or reading small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
  • Work with academic deans, teachers, and administration to ensure academic learning loss is address with students.
  • Attend All Corps tutoring performance meetings before or after school.
  • Develop instructional plans for small group instruction in conjunction with teachers and/or academic deans.
  • Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
  • Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
  • Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
  • Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
  • Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
  • Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
  • Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers, interactive white boards, and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities










  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
  • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
  • Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile

  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt
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