Reading Tutor - Teacher in Training Program

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 Teacher in Training and you’ll spend your days at a local school helping students improve their skills while simultaneously pursuing your master’s degree in education through the University of Minnesota. With hands-on support and coaching, we’ll prepare you to become a great educator and help kids succeed!

How does it work? Every school day you’ll see pairs of students for 20 minutes of reading practice. You’ll also complete 36 hours of university coursework, field experience, and student teaching over the course of two years.

Want to learn more? Click here to view the position description.

This position is made possible through a partnership between the University of Minnesota’s Grow Your Own Teacher Program and Reading Corps. Any information you provide on this application and throughout the interview and selection process will be shared with both organizations.

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 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 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:

• Enrolled in the University of Minnesota Grow Your Own Teacher Program
• 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 bachelor's degree
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete a background check

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

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

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $ biweekly and additional perks! Learn more.

• Free individual health insurance – monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance – based on family size and income
• Member assistance program

Plus, great education benefits, including:

• Up to $ for college tuition or student loans (tutors 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified family member)
• Federal student loan forbearance (payment pause) and interest repayment
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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 ServeMinnesota’s National Science + Service Collaborative.

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