MN Reading Corps And Math Corps Minneapolis , MN 55415
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary
Thousands of Minnesota kids struggle with reading and math. Offer your time and talent as a tutor and BE MORE for these students.Make a difference as a Reading or Math Tutor by helping students become better readers or improve their math skills. With great training and onsite coaching, we'll prepare you to help kids develop both skills and confidence! This is an AmeriCorps member position with Minnesota Reading Corps/Minnesota Math Corps. Although the earnings are modest, the rewards and community impact are great! You'll join an amazing group of more than 1,500 Minnesota tutors, determined to help students be more.
What to Expect
Perks as a Tutor
Perks at 35 Hours a Week:
Stipend (paid every two weeks) - $445
Education Award - $2,321*
Federal Student Loan Forbearance & Interest Repayment
Individual Health Insurance (premium 100% paid)
Child Care Assistance (based on family size and income)
Perks at 25 Hours a Week:
Perks at 18 Hours a Week:
Stipend (paid every two weeks) - $242
Education Award - $1,289*
Federal Student Loan Forbearance & Interest Repayment
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ may gift their award to their child, grandchild or foster child. Award amounts listed are for tutors beginning their service in January 2020. View benefits grid for other start dates here
What it Takes
Great tutors come from all walks of life. Whether you are 18 or 85, the most important qualification is a desire to help children succeed. That said, you also need to meet the following minimum qualifications by the time you begin your service.
Are dependable and have a history of good attendance
Able to understand and follow instructions
Can set a pace and maintain a schedule with students
Have basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
Can speak, read, and write English fluently
18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States*
Have served no more than three terms with AmeriCorps State or National Program
Agree to and 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 AmeriCorps members at this time.
Want to Learn More?
Watch this 2-minute video and get a glimpse of what it's like to be a tutor! Or click here to view the Reading Corps position description and here for the Math Corps position description.
Have Questions?
We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at 866.859.2825 or join@servetogrow.org.
About our Organization
Minnesota Reading Corps is an AmeriCorps program that helps more than 30,000 Minnesota children, age 3 to grade 3, become successful readers each year. Started in 2004, the program has helped more than 200,000 children improve their skills and become better readers. Rigorous third party evaluation has consistently shown that students who have Reading Corps make greater gains. What's more students with traditional risk factors make even greater gains than their peers! Building on success in Minnesota, Reading Corps is replicated nationally in 12 states and the District of Columbia.
Minnesota Reading Corps is administered by Reading & Math, Inc., a national nonprofit based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Reading & Math, Inc. also administers Florida Reading Corps, Wisconsin Reading Corps, Minnesota Math Corps, Georgia Math Corps, Minnesota Opportunity Corps and Minnesota Recovery Corps.
Reading & Math, Inc. will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.
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