Early Learning Tutor - Franklin County Head Start &Early Head Start

Ampact; Bude (MS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly AmeriCorps stipend

Job summary

Ampact's Early Learning Corps is seeking an Early Learning Tutor to work in a pre-kindergarten classroom, delivering proven activities and coaching students toward stronger literacy and numeracy.

In partnership with a teacher, you’ll engage children through talking, reading, writing, singing, and playful learning to build confidence and a lifelong love of learning. AmeriCorps stipends are provided, with both full-time and part-time options depending on district needs.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• Able to follow instructions and improve from feedback.
• Proficient with basic computer skills (email and online navigation).
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• 18+ years old with high school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
• Able to complete a background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependable

Follow instructions

Computer skills

English fluency

Age 18+

US citizen or eligible

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

Tracking software

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 thoughout 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
• Prolific in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
• 18 years of agle or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete abackground 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.

About our Organization

Early Learning Corpsis 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 ServeMinnesota’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.

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