Reading Tutor - Cooper Elementary

Ampact; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly stipend

Education awards

On-the-job training

Job summary

Reading Corps at Ampact seeks Reading Tutors to help students become strong readers in a school setting. You will deliver guided reading activities, coach students through daily practice, and coordinate with on-site coaches to monitor progress.

Responsibilities include leading 20-minute tutoring pairs, following a schedule, and reporting scores in the data system. Training is provided, and you’ll participate in ongoing coaching to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• Fluent English for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Able to follow instructions and implement feedback.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (email, online navigation).
• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent; US citizen or eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Be a caring adult focused on helping children thrive.
• Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule.
• Track student progress and meet with on-site coach.
• Enter student scores in data software.
• Commit to growth through coaching and training.
• Share your experience with the community.

Skills

Dependable

English fluent

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Citizen or lawful permanent resident

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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