Reading Tutor - Cass Street School

Ampact; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend every two weeks

Job summary

Ampact's Reading Corps is seeking Reading Tutors for the 2026-27 school year in Milwaukee. You will tutor pairs of students for short daily sessions, track progress, and participate in ongoing coaching and training to improve student reading skills.

You’ll work at local schools with daytime hours, part- and full-time options, and a biweekly stipend funded by AmeriCorps; education awards are available after service. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• Able to follow instructions and improve based on feedback.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (e.g., email, navigating online).
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading and writing).
• 18+ years old with HS diploma or equivalent.
• US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Able to successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Be a caring adult devoted to helping children thrive.
• Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to provide support.
• Track student progress and meet with on-site coach regularly.
• Conduct skill assessments and enter scores in data software.
• Commit to personal growth through coaching and training.
• Share your experience with the community.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

English fluency

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 succesfully complete a background check

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 (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!

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/.

About our Organization

Reading Corpsis powered by incredibleAmeriCorpsmembers 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 byAmpact, a nonprofit organization,and fueled by research from SeveMinnesota’sNational Science + Service Collaborative.

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