Early Learning Tutor - Drew Head Start

Ampact; Drew (MS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend every two weeks

Education awards

Job summary

Ampact is seeking enthusiastic Early Learning Tutors to support children in pre-kindergarten classrooms. You'll partner with teachers to enhance learning through engaging activities.

Key responsibilities include tracking progress and conducting skill assessments. The role requires dependability, basic computer skills, and fluency in English. Various schedules are offered, including full-time and part-time options for the 2026-27 school year.

This position is perfect for anyone looking to have a direct impact on young learners' literacy and numeracy skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to follow instructions and make improvements based on feedback.
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support preschoolers with learning activities throughout the day.
• Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's on-site coach.
• Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into tracking software.

Skills

Dependability

Basic computer skills

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Ninety percent of a child’s brain development happens before the age of 5, and we’re on a mission to help our youngest learners start strong!

Join Early Learning Corps as an Early Learning Tutor and you’ll spend your days in a pre-kindergarten classroom to help students build skills and confidence. We’ll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the way!

How does it work? Partnering with a teacher, you’ll help enhance learning. Whether talking, reading, writing, singing, or playing with students, you’ll be helping them to build early literacy and math skills.

With the extra attention and support, you'll make an incredible impact and help ignite a love of learning!

Core Responsibilities

• Be a caring adult who's focused on helping students thrive
• Support reschoolers with learning activities throughout the day
• Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's on-site coach
• Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into tracking software
• Commit to your own growth through coaching and training
• Share your experience with community

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your services with Early Learning Corps, you should be:

• 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
• Able to successfully complete a background check

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2026-27 school year.

• 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.

Compensation & Perks Package

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Learn more about stipend amounts and education awards at https://join.readingandmath.org/.

About our Organization

Early Learning Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. Started in 2003, Early Learning Corps has helped more than 120,000 children build early literacy and numeracy skills and get ready for kindergarten!

Early Learning Corps is administered by the nonprofit organization Ampact and fueled by research from Serve Minnesota’s National Science + Service Collaborative.

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.