Preschool Tutor - Lowell Early Childhood Center
Company: Reading & Math, Inc.
Location: duluth
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
As a Preschool Tutor youll spend your days helping children ages
3-5 to talk, read, write, sing and play in order to develop early
literacy and math skills and get ready for Kindergarten. Embedded
in a classroom, youll work closely with a teacher to enhance daily
activities and help students build both skills and confidence. With
great training and onsite coaching, youll be ready to make an
impact. Students make the most progress when you are there, so our
tutors serve during school hours and are needed for the whole
school year. We are currently recruiting for the 2021-22 school year. Tutors
have the option of beginning in August 2021, October 2021 or
January 2022. This is an AmeriCorps member position with Minnesota Reading
Corps. Although the earnings are modest, the rewards are great!
Youll join an amazing group of more than 1,500 tutors, determined
to help students be more. What to Expect: Be the early literacy and math support for a classroom of
preschool learners spend your days helping children play rhyming
games, write their names, learn letter sounds, and counting skills.
Be committed to helping students build their skills and confidence.
Be ready to grow by participating in coaching sessions two times
per month to review child progress, plan, problem solve, and set
goals. Be impactful by participating in training and ongoing
professional development throughout your term of service. Be the
motivation and represent Reading Corps at school-sponsored
activities to help build awareness of Reading Corps and early
literacy. Be an ambassador of the program by sharing your
experience with the wider community. Perks Package: Give your time as a tutor and youll receive a
scalable perks package based on your time commitment of 35, 25, or
18 hours per week.Perks at 35 hours a week: A stipend of $750 paid
every 2 weeksUp to $4,441 for tuition or student loans*Federal
student loan forbearance and interest repaymentIndividual health
insurance Monthly premium 100% coveredChild care assistance Based
on family size and income Perks at 25 hours a week: A stipend of
$535 paid every 2 weeksUp to $3,172 for tuition or student
loans*Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment Perks
at 18 hours a week: A stipend of $410 paid every 2 weeksUp to
$2,417 for tuition or student loans*Federal student loan
forbearance and 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 August 2021. 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 Are energized by young learners
and want to help them discover new things. Eager to work
collaboratively with the classroom teaching team. 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* 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 its like to be a tutor! Or click here to view the position
description. Have Questions?: Wed 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. Whats 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. Reading Corps is administered by Reading & Math, Inc., through a
formal partnership with ServeMinnesota. Reading & Math, Inc. is a
national nonprofit based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and also
administers California Reading Corps, Florida Reading Corps,
Wisconsin Reading Corps, California Math Corps, Minnesota Math
Corps, Georgia Math Corps, Minnesota Opportunity Corps, Minnesota
Recovery Corps and Community Forestry 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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