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    Ampact

    Education Non-profit

    Reading Tutor - Carver Elementary

    Des Moines, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Position Summary

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

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

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

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

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

    Have questions? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or [email protected].

    Core 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

    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
    • Able to successfully complete a background check

    Compensation & Perks Package

    Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our stipend amounts and education awards: https://join.readingandmath.org/ or click here to Learn more.

    About our Organization

    Have Questions? 

    We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or [email protected].

    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 400,000 students!

    Reading Corps is administered by the nonprofit organization Ampact and fueled by research from SeveMinnesota’s 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.

    This document is available in alternative formats upon request.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Ampact

    Ampact is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students in underserved communities through evidence-based interventions and community partnerships.

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