Reading Tutor

Ampact; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Child care assistance

Member assistance program

Tuition/loan assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Ampact, in collaboration with Reading Corps, is seeking Reading Tutors to work at local schools in the Washington, DC area. You will provide 20-minute daily reading practice, guided by trained activities, and rotate through student pairs each school day.

You will receive coaching, grow professionally, and participate in a nationwide tutoring program supported by AmeriCorps. Benefits include health insurance and loan/tuition assistance where eligible.

Competenze

• Fluent English for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Dependable with good attendance history.
• Able to follow instructions and adapt to feedback.
• Proficient with basic computer skills (email, online navigation).

Mansioni

• Be a caring adult focused on helping students thrive.
• Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to provide support.
• Track student progress and meet with onsite coach.
• Conduct skill assessments and enter scores into data software.
• Commit to your own growth through coaching and training.
• Share experiences with the community.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Dependable

Follow instructions

Descrizione del lavoro

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 students thrive
• Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to ensure students receive support
• Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's onsite coach
• Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into 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
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete a background check

Perks Package

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Positions run August 2026–June 2027.

• 35 hours per week (less in weeks with holidays or school release days)
• Daytime hours (corresponding with school start and end times)
• Monday-Friday (no weekends)
• Time off on holidays and school release days

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $20.44 per hour served and additional perks! Learn more.

• Free individual health insurance – monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance – based on family size and income
• Member assistance program

• Up to $2,817.14 for college tuition or student loans (tutors 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 incredible AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. As one of the largest high-impact tutoring programs in the country, Reading Corps has already helped more than 400,000 students! Reading Corps is administered by Ampact, a nonprofit organization, and fueled by research from ServeMinnesota’s National Science + Service Collaborative.

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