Reading Tutor - West Park - Fresno

Ampact • Fresno, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Reading Corps is hiring tutors to help students improve their reading skills at a local school. Tutors receive training in evidence-based activities and ongoing coaching. Each school day, tutors work with pairs of students for 20 minutes of reading practice, then help students return to their classrooms and move on to the next pair. Tutors encourage students as they develop their reading skills and confidence. The position is for the second half of the 2026–27 school year, from January 2027 through June 2027, at a school in West Park, Fresno. The schedule is 27.5 hours per week, with reduced part-time positions of 20 hours per week also available. Hours are during the daytime, Monday through Friday, and correspond with school hours; there are no weekends, and tutors have time off on holidays and school release days. AmeriCorps members have a total service-hour commitment and may occasionally complete approved service or training outside the school day as needed. Full-time members receive a stipend of $20.04 per hour served, paid every two weeks, plus a member assistance program and education benefits.

Requirements

• Be dependable and have a history of good attendance.
• Be able to follow instructions and improve based on feedback.
• Have basic computer skills, including email and navigating online.
• Be fluent in spoken, read, and written English.
• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent by the start of service.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Be a caring adult 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 personal growth through coaching and training.
• Share the tutoring experience with the community.
• Help students return to their classrooms and transition between tutoring pairs.

Benefits

• Member assistance program.
• Up to $1,956 for college tuition or student loans; tutors age 55 or older may transfer the award to a qualified family member.
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Time off on holidays and school release days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED