GO Tutor (In-person)

GO Tutor Corps • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a GO Tutor, you will provide small groups of students with individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities each week in a 100-hour AmeriCorps service position. You will support groups of students in grades K-5 in person, averaging 10 hours per week, following one of the schedules below: Carver Elementary School 8:30am - 11:30am, Tuesday through Thursday Southampton Elementary School 8:00am - 12:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays Woodville Elementary School 8:00am - 12:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays Frances McClenney Elementary School 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday Blackwell Elementary School TBD During your service with GO, you’ll develop both professional and personal skills that will serve you well beyond your time in the program. As a GO Tutor Corps member, you will serve at one of our partner schools in Richmond, VA—institutions that share our mission and values. The ideal candidate is a current college student who is team-oriented, passionate about service, and dedicated to educational equity. You should believe that all young people deserve access to a high-quality education and be committed to maintaining a consistent tutoring schedule that supports student growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or current enrollment in an accredited college or university program
• Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency status in the United States (AmeriCorps requirement)
• Served no more than three previous AmeriCorps service terms (AmeriCorps requirement)
• At least 18 years of age
• Able to travel to your assigned GO partner school at the exact times listed above (transportation not included)
• Passion for service and a growth mindset
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Belief that all students can succeed
• Confidence in your ability to lead students to significant academic growth in Math and/or ELA
• Experience working in team settings- relationship building and communication skills
• Maturity to work closely with professional peers
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond well to and implement feedback- commitment to lifelong learning
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working or volunteering with children is a plus

Responsibilities

• Academic Tutoring - GO Tutors work with small groups of students to increase their achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA). You’ll be matched with consistent groups of students to support throughout the semester. You’ll receive lesson materials in advance and will be responsible for dedicating time to prepare yourself for each lesson.
• Mentoring & Enrichment - GO Tutors serve as mentors to their students, supporting their social and emotional development by building authentic and healthy relationships and setting goals for the future.

Benefits

• AmeriCorps living allowance (see more about this below)
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of up to $416
• Loan postponement on qualified education loans
• Valuable professional and personal experience in public education, youth development, civic-engagement, teamwork and leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree