Reading Tutor - Daytime AmeriCorps Role with Impact

Ampact; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Childcare assistance

Member assistance program

Education benefits

Job summary

Ampact’s Reading Corps is seeking a Reading Tutor to help local students become strong readers in partner schools. You’ll deliver proven activities, coach students, and be supported by training and on-site coaches throughout the program year.

Schedule features daytime, weekday hours with 35 hours per week; AmeriCorps members receive a biweekly paycheck with a $17.94 per hour stipend, health insurance, childcare assistance, and educational loan benefits. Positions run Oct 2026–Jun 2027.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• Able to follow instructions and make improvements based on feedback.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (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.
• Able to successfully complete a background check.

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.

Skills

Dependable

Follow instructions

Computer skills

English fluency

US citizenship status

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ampact’s Reading Corps is seeking a Reading Tutor to help local students become strong readers in partner schools. You’ll deliver proven activities, coach students, and be supported by training and on-site coaches throughout the program year.

Schedule features daytime, weekday hours with 35 hours per week; AmeriCorps members receive a biweekly paycheck with a $17.94 per hour stipend, health insurance, childcare assistance, and educational loan benefits. Positions run Oct 2026–Jun 2027.