Minnesota Reading Corps Tutors; Positions

Position: Minnesota Reading Corps Tutors (Multiple Positions)
Position Type:
Tutors/Minnesota Reading Corps

Date Posted:
4/14/2023

Location:
Various Elementary Schools

Date Available:
August 2023

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

District:
Eastern Carver County SchoolsPosition Summary

Thousands of children need extra help to read at grade level. Take action as a tutor because kids who are strong readers by the end of 3rd grade are positioned to be strong learners for the rest of their lives.

As a Reading Tutor, you'll be placed at a local school where you'll help students in kindergarten through third grade to become better readers. Every day, you'll meet with students one-on-one or in pairs to provide extra practice and build skills.

With training and on-site coaching, we'll prepare you to help kids succeed. Students make the most progress when you are there, so our tutors serve during school hours and are needed for the entire school year. We are currently recruiting tutors for the 2023-24 school year, with the option of beginning in August, October or January.?

This is an Ameri Corps member position with Reading Corps and you'll be joining a team of nearly 2,000 tutors nationwide. Together, we're on a mission because kids who read have the power to succeed!

What to Expect

• Use proven strategies to help students build their skills and confidence.?
• Collaborate with coaches to monitor student progress and see what's working.
• Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into data management software.
• Respond to feedback and commit to continuous improvement through coaching, training and professional development.
• Represent Reading Corps at school-sponsored activities and share your experience with the wider community to help build awareness.

Perks Package

Serve as a tutor and receive a scalable perks package based on your time commitment of 35, 25,18 or 10 hours per week.

35 hours/week perks:

• A stipend of $900 paid every 2 weeks
  • $18,900 total for 1200 hours of service starting in August 2023
  • $15,300 total for 900 hours of service starting in October 2023
  • $9,900 total for 675 hours of service starting in January 2024
• Up to $4,826 for tuition or student loans*
  • $4,826 total for members beginning their service in August 2023
  • $3,447 total for members beginning their service in October 2023
  • $2,626 total for members beginning their service in January 2024
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
• Individual health insurance - Monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance - Based on family size and income

25 hours/week perks:

• A stipend of $650 paid every 2 weeks
  • $13,650 total for 900 hours of service starting in August 2023
  • $11,050 total for 675 hours of service starting in October 2023
  • $7,150 total for 450 hours of service starting in January 2024
• Up to $3,447 for tuition or student loans*
  • $3,447 total for members beginning their service in August 2023
  • $2,626 total for members beginning their service in October 2023
  • $1,824 total for members beginning their service in January 2024
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment

18 hours/week perks:

• A stipend of $450 paid every 2 weeks
  • $9,450 total for 675 hours of service starting in August 2023
  • $7,650 total for 450 hours of service starting in October 2023
  • $4,950 total for 300 hours of service starting in January 2024
• Up to $2,626 for tuition or student loans*
  • $2,626 total for members beginning their service in August 2023
  • $1,824 total for members beginning their service in October 2023
  • $1,459 total for members beginning their service in January 2024
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment

10 hours/week perks:

• A stipend of $275 paid every 2 weeks
  • $5,775 total for 300 hours of service starting in August 2023
• Up to $1,459 for tuition or student loans*
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment

* The Segal Ameri Corps Education Award can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ at the start of their service term may gift their award to their child, grandchild, foster child, or stepchild.

What it Takes

Reading Corps takes ordinary people and trains them to be great tutors. Anyone can become a tutor as long as they have a passion to take action for kids - and meet the following minimum qualifications.

By the time they begin their service, our tutors are:

• Dependable and have a history of good attendance
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Open to making improvements based on feedback
• Capable of setting a pace and maintaining a schedule with students
• Competent with 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*
• Able to 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 Ameri Corps members at this time.

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