GO Tutor; In-person Arlington, VA

Location

Swanson Middle School in Arlington, VA – 5800 N Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

Up to 10 hours per week

Monday through Thursday from 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM

Training begins in January. Semester starts February 2 and ends May 14.

As a GO Tutor you will provide small groups of students with individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities each week in a 100-hour Ameri Corps service position. You will support groups of middle school students in person, averaging up to 10 hours per week, Monday through Thursday between 11:15 am and 1:15 pm.

• Monday & Tuesday:
  Reading/Literacy tutoring
• Wednesday & Thursday:
  Math tutoring

During your service with GO you’ll develop both professional and personal skills that will serve you well beyond your time in the program.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or current enrollment in an accredited college or university program
• Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency status in the United States
• Served no more than three previous Ameri Corps service terms
• At least 18 years of age

As a successful candidate you possess the following qualifications:

• Able to travel to Swanson Middle School 4 days/week at the exact times listed above (transportation not included)
• Passion for service and a growth mindset
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Belief that all students can succeed
• Confidence in your ability to lead students to significant academic growth in Math and/or ELA
• Experience working in team settings – relationship building and communication skills
• Maturity to work closely with professional peers
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond well to and implement feedback – commitment to lifelong learning
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities
• Prior experience working or volunteering with children is a plus

The Ameri Corps Living Allowance set by the federal program is $1,800 for 100-hour Ameri Corps tutors who have completed onboarding and commenced accruing service hours for all pay cycles. The estimated pre-tax living allowance typically falls within the range of $200 to $257 in biweekly payments.

• Ameri Corps living allowance
• Ameri Corps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of up to $416
• Valuable professional and personal experience in public education, youth development, civic engagement, teamwork and leadership

The Teacher Residency is a pathway to teaching created for GO tutors. If you are successful as a tutor and interested in becoming a certified teacher, GO will help. More information will be shared with you once you begin tutoring.

• From the date of your application, you can expect to receive notice within a week regarding your eligibility and be invited to participate in the interview process.
• Interview Process:
  • Resume Screening with ISA
  • Assessment
  • Live Interview
  • Reference Check
  • Offer and Placement

Individuals seeking employment at GO Foundation are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.