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Join Reading Corps as a Reading Tutor and you’ll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills.
Position Summary
Students who read have the power to succeed, and we’re on a mission to make sure every student is a strong reader!
Join Reading Corps as a Reading Tutor and you’ll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills. We’ll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the way!
How does it work? Every school day you’ll see pairs of students for 20 minutes of reading practice. When your time together is up, you’ll help your students return to their classroom(s) and pick up your next pair for tutoring. You’ll repeat until all your students are served.
With the extra attention and support, incredible growth happens. As your students build their skills and confidence, you’ll be there to encourage, celebrate, and cheer them on!
Want to learn more? Watch this 2-minute video and see what it’s like to be a tutor. Or click here to view the position description.
Be a caring adult who's focused on helping children thrive
Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to ensure students receive support
Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's on-site coach
Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores in data software
Commit to your own growth through coaching and training
Share your experience with the community
Dependable and have a history of good attendance
Able to follow instructions and make improvements based on feedback
Proficient in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
Ability to succesfully complete a background check
Schedule
We are currently hiring for the 2025-26 school year. Positions run August 2025-June 2026.
35 Hours per week (less in weeks with holidays or school release days)
Daytime hours (correspond with school start and end times)
Monday-Friday (no weekends)
Time off on holidays and school release days
Part-time positions are also available at 25 and 18 hours per week!
Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $15.75 per hour served and additional perks!
Free individual health insurance - monthly premium 100% covered
Child care assistance - based on family size and income
Member assistance program
Up to $5176.50 for college tuition or student loans (members 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified family member)
Federal student loan forbearance (payment puase) and interest repayment
Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Have Questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us.
Reading Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. As one of the largest high-impact tutoring programs in the country, Reading Corps has already helped almost 400,000 students!
Reading Corps is administered by the nonprofit organization Ampact and fueled by research from SeveMinnesota’s National Science + Service Collaborative.
Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law.
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