Early Learning Tutor - Greenwood Head Start/ Early Head Start

Ampact; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AmeriCorps stipend

Education awards eligibility

Career training

Job summary

Ampact's Early Learning Corps is seeking an Early Learning Tutor to support pre-kindergarten students in a classroom setting. You will deliver proven activities, coach students daily, and help build early literacy and numeracy skills under supervision.

The role offers part- and full-time scheduling with daytime hours, on-site in Greenwood, MS, and a pathway for growth through coaching and training. English fluency and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States; able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluent English

Reliability

Basic computer skills

Communication

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!

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.

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
• Prolific 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‑timeAmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our stipend amounts and education awards: https://join.readingandmath.org/ or click here to learn more.

About our Organization

We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866‑859‑2825 or [e-mail].

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.

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