Reading Tutor - Columbus Avenue School

Ampact; Village of Freeport (NY); Sur place; USD 12 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

AmeriCorps stipend

Education award eligibility

Résumé du poste

Ampact is seeking Reading Tutors for Reading Corps to help students improve reading skills in local New York schools. You’ll deliver proven activities, be coached every step, and tutor pairs for 20 minutes daily, guiding growth and confidence.

Programs include ongoing training, a clear schedule, and a biweekly AmeriCorps stipend. This is a school-based role requiring English fluency, 18+ years, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Dependable with good attendance and reliability throughout the program.
• Able to follow instructions and adapt based on feedback.
• Basic computer skills including email and online navigation.
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Able to pass a background check.
• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.

Responsabilités

• Be a caring adult focused on helping children thrive.
• Lead tutoring sessions on a schedule to provide student 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.

Connaissances

Dependable attendance

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Fluent English

Background check ready

18 years or older

US citizen or eligible

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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!

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.

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

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-May 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/ or click here toLearn more.

About our Organization

Have Questions?

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

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 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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