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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

Join the Total Learning Classroom Initiative of Reading Corps as a Scholar Coach, helping students improve reading skills in a local school. This role involves tutoring individuals and collaborating with teachers while receiving support and training for personal growth and student success. With the potential for full-time or part-time roles, you will play a crucial part in fostering a love for reading among students.

Benefits

Free individual health insurance
Childcare assistance
Member assistance program
Education benefits up to $5,176.50
Federal student loan forbearance

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Able to follow instructions and make improvements based on feedback.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online).

Responsibilities

  • Be a caring adult who's focused on helping students thrive.
  • Collaborate with a classroom teacher and provide reading instruction support.
  • Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule.

Skills

Basic computer skills
Fluent in English
Dependable

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 the Total Learning Classroom Initiative of Reading Corps as a Scholar Coach and you’ll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills and ignite a love of learning. We’ll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the way!

How does it work? As part of a “home” classroom, you’ll partner with a teacher to build reading skills and engagement. You’ll also spend part of each day meeting with students individually or in pairs for 20 minutes of reading practice. When your time together is up, you’ll help your student(s) return to their classroom(s) and pick up your next student(s) 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 students thrive
  • Collaborate with a classroom teacher and provide reading instruction support
  • Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule
  • Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's on-site coach
  • Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into data software
  • Commit to your own growth through coaching and training
  • Share your experiences with the community

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin the service with Total Learning Classroom Initiative of 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 (plus after school programming when applicable)
  • Monday-Friday (no weekends)
  • Time off on holidays and school release days

Part-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!


Perks Package

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $20.13 per hour served and additional perks!

  • Free individual health insurance - monthly premium 100% covered
  • Childcare 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 puase) and interest repayment
  • Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

About our Organization

Have Questions?

We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us.

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 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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