Reading Tutor - Burroughs Community School Job at Ampact, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Ampact
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

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  join@ampact.us . 

Core Responsibilities:

  • Be a caring adult who's focused on helping children thrive
  • Lead tutoring sessions and follow a schedule to ensure students receive support
  • Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's on-site coach
  • Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores in 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
  • Ability to succesfully complete a background check

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Positions run August 2026-June 2027

  • 35 Hours per week (less in weeks with holidays or school release days)
  • Daytime hours (correspond with school start and end times)
  • Monday-Friday (no weekends)
  • Time off on holidays and school release days

Part-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week

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: or click here to  Learn more . Want to Learn More?:

About our Organization:

Reading Corps is powered by incredible  AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. As one of the largest high-impact tutoring programs in the country, Reading Corps has already helped more than 400,000 students! Reading Corps is administered by  Ampact , a nonprofit organization, and fueled by research from SeveMinnesota’s  National Science + Service Collaborative .

Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodation available upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Currently hiring, Local area, Monday to Friday

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