AmeriCorps Tutor or Mentor

Position dates: September 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025.

Our students need YOU!  Apply to be a part of our program and help students develop critical skills that they need to be successful. 
This is a 900 hour service position with AmeriCorps, requiring 30 hours per week for 9 months.  Hours are mostly during the school day, approximately 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.
After attending a series of trainings, Members will provide elementary literacy tutoring, elementary math tutoring, or middle/high school mentoring services in small groups, or one-on-one. Each person is assigned to one school, where they will tutor a set group of students each day. 
Members will receive a stipend payment of $1,350 per month, plus an Education Award of up to $3,447.50 (see below for details). 

The Ohio Reading Corps is an AmeriCorps program with 100 members across Ohio aimed at improving reading, math, and social-emotional skills of students in grades K - 12.  Placements in schools will be made according to the applicant’s geographic location, preference, and district needs.
*Must commit to minimum of 900 hours of service, which must be completed by May 31, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have HS diploma or equivalent, and must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Must be proficient in performing basic computer functions, including email
• Must have your own transportation and be able to report to school on time every day
• All members must complete background checks (State criminal, FBI, and NSOPW) prior to starting service.

 
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
   Attitude and General Responsibilities

• Flexibility is critical, given the school setting
• Maintain a positive attitude toward children and staff
• Value diversity among children, including backgrounds, behaviors, and learning styles.
• Have a professional demeanor when interacting with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Respect confidentiality of students, staff, and fellow AmeriCorps members.
• Support program staff, your supervisor, and administrative staff in duties as appropriate and necessary.
• Consult with your supervisor if you have any ideas, issues, or concerns, offering analysis and solutions whenever possible.
• Report any accidents, illness, sickness or signs of abuse or neglect to teacher / principal.
• Maintain excellent attendance and follow correct procedures according to grant protocol

 
   Program-specific duties

• Provide daily support to 15-30 children total, one-on-one or in small groups
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of all project-related activities including student attendance
• Communicate directly with teachers/coaches/supervisor regarding student performance
• Participate in ongoing training / professional development throughout the year
• Participate in community service activities on National Days of Service (min. 1 per year)
• Monitor progress by administering assessments properly and according to schedule
• Complete all requirements stated in the AmeriCorps Member Agreement

   Citizenship training and responsibilities

• Participate in AmeriCorps training and events as required and requested by ServeOhio, Ohio’s Commission on Service and Volunteering.
• Participate in and complete AmeriCorps citizenship training.
• Participate in community service activities.

   Program training

• Participate in a series of trainings at the Educational Service Center, including literacy or math specific training and a range of others including DEI, Trauma-Informed Care, Mindfulness, and more.
• Participate in training on specific strategies of reading/math instruction, mentoring, assessments, and data entry/reporting provided by school districts.
• Participate in a series of online trainings provided by the Educational Service Center

 
Stipend:  Members of the Ohio Reading Corps will receive stipend payments of $1,350 per month during the service term for a total amount of up to $12,150 for a minimum of 900 hours of service.  In addition, Members who complete a minimum of 900 hours of service, including 90 hours of training, are eligible to receive an Education Award in the amount of $3,447.50 which can be used (1) to repay qualified student loans or (2) to cover the cost of current education expenses including Cost of Attendance (COA) for a degree or certificate-granting program at a Title IV school (e.g., tuition, books, room and board), expenses for non-degree courses (e.g., continuing education courses at Title IV schools), or expenses for attending a GI Bill-approved program.  To receive this award, members must serve a minimum of 900 hours between September 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024.

Reports To: 
Project Coordinator, District Coaches, Teachers, Principal

Application Procedure:
Complete the online application.  Contact Cheryl Evans with questions regarding the position.  (614) 542-4184, volunteer@escco.org
Equal Employment Opportunity Council and Americans with Disabilities Act:  Ohio Reading Corps will not discriminate against a member on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.
 
For an inside look at AmeriCorps, please click on the Youtube link: https://youtu.be/RuEEVvz1qlE

Salary : $1,350