Reading Tutor Mary B. Neal Elementary

Students who read have the power to succeed and were on a mission to make sure every student is a strong reader!

Join Reading Corps as a Reading Tutor and youll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills. Well train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the way!

How does it work Every school day youll see pairs of students for 20 minutes of reading practice. When your time together is up youll help your students return to their classroom(s) and pick up your next pair for tutoring. Youll repeat until all your students are served.

With the extra attention and support incredible growth happens. As your students build their skills and confidence youll be there to encourage celebrate and cheer them on!

Want to learn more Watch this 2-minute video and see what its like to be a tutor. Or click here to view the position description.

Core Responsibilities:

• Be a caring adult whos 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 schools 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 2025-26 school year. Positions run August 2025-June 2026

• 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 and 18 hours per week

Have Questions

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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 400000 students!

Reading Corps is administered by the nonprofit organization Ampact and fueled by research from SeveMinnesotas 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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