Elementary Literacy Tutor - District 191 Virtual Academy
Company: Reading and Math Corps
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Thousands of Minnesota kids need help in reading and you can
make all the difference. Offer your time and talent as a tutor and
be more for these students.
As an Elementary Literacy Tutor, youll help students in
kindergarten through third grade to become better readers. With
great training and onsite coaching, well prepare you to work
one-on-one or in small groups to help kids develop their reading
skills and confidence! Students make the most progress when you are
there, so our tutors serve during school hours and are needed for
the whole school year.
We are currently recruiting for the 2021-22 school year. Tutors
have the option of beginning in August 2021, October 2021 or
January 2022.
This is an AmeriCorps member position with Reading Corps. Although
the earnings are modest, the rewards are great! Youll join an
amazing group of 1,500 tutors, determined to help students be
more.
Be a change maker by providing one-on-one or small group reading
help during school hours.
Be committed to helping students build their skills and
confidence.
Be ready to grow by participating in on-site coaching sessions two
times per month to review student progress and get feedback.
Be impactful by participating in training and ongoing professional
development.
Be the motivation by representing Reading Corps at school-sponsored
activities to help build awareness of Reading Corps and early
literacy.
Be an ambassador of the program by sharing your experience with the
wider community.
Give your time as a tutor and youll receive a scalable perks
package based on your time commitment of 35, 25, or 18 hours per
week.
Perks at 35 hours a week:
A stipend of $750 paid every 2 weeks
Up to $4,441 for tuition or student loans*
Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
Individual health insurance Monthly premium 100% covered
Child care assistance Based on family size and income
Perks at 25 hours a week:
A stipend of $535 paid every 2 weeks
Up to $3,172 for tuition or student loans*
Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
Perks at 18 hours a week:
A stipend of $410 paid every 2 weeks
Up to $2,417 for tuition or student loans*
Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
*The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award can be used to pay tuition or
repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ may gift their award
to their child, grandchild, foster child or step-child.
Award amounts listed are for tutors beginning their service in
August 2021. View benefits grid for other start dates .
Great tutors come from all walks of life. Whether you are 18 or 85,
the most important qualification is a desire to help children
succeed. That said, you also need to meet the following minimum
qualifications by the time you begin your service.
Are dependable and have a history of good attendance
Able to understand and follow instructions
Can set a pace and maintain a schedule with students
Have basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
Can speak, read, and write English fluently
18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or
equivalent
A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the
United States*
Agree to and successfully complete a background check
*Applicants who have received deferred action for childhood
arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
are not eligible to serve as AmeriCorps members at this time.
Watch this 2-minute video and get a glimpse of what its like to be
a tutor! Or to view the position description.
Wed love to hear from you! Contact us at 866.859.2825 or
join@servetogrow.org.
is an program that helps more than 30,000 Minnesota children, age 3
to grade 3, become successful readers each year. Started in 2004,
the program has helped more than 200,000 children improve their
skills and become better readers. has consistently shown that
students who have Reading Corps make greater gains. Whats more
students with traditional risk factors make even greater gains than
their peers! Building on success in Minnesota, Reading Corps is in
12 states and the District of Columbia.
Reading Corps is administered by , through a formal partnership
with ServeMinnesota. Reading & Math, Inc. is a national nonprofit
based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and also administers , , , , , , ,
and .
Reading & Math, Inc. will not discriminate for or against any
AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with
regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual
orientation, age, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
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