Minnesota Reading Tutor

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused education organization is seeking Reading Tutors to assist students in improving their reading skills. Tutors will work with students in local schools, lead sessions, and track progress. The role is available for the 2025-26 school year, offering compensation of $17.50 per hour, free health insurance, and education benefits. Part-time roles are also available. Join us to make a significant impact on students' education!

Benefits

Free individual health insurance

Child care assistance

Education benefits for tuition

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to follow instructions and improve based on feedback.
• Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Lead tutoring sessions to help children improve reading skills.
• Track student progress and meet regularly with the on-site coach.
• Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores in data software.

Skills

Dependability

Basic computer skills

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!

Core Responsibilities

• 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

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your service with Reading 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
• Ability to successfully 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 hours per week

Perks & Benefits

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $17.50 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

Plus great education benefits, including:

• 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 pause) and interest repayment
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About our Organization

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 Minnesota’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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Have Questions?

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