Looking for Americorps Tutors in Deer River, MN

Job title: Americorps Tutors

Company: Independent School District 318

Job description: 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 at King Elementary, 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 an August 28 th start date.

This is an AmeriCorps 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!



How You’ll Take Action

• 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.

• 35 hours/week perks:


• A stipend of $900 paid every 2 weeks, $18,900 total for 1200 hours of service starting in August 2023


• Up to $4,826 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


• 25 hours/week perks:


• A stipend of $650 paid every 2 weeks, $13,650 total for 900 hours of service starting in August 2023


• Up to $3,447 for tuition or student loans


• 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


• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment

• 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

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