Early Learning Tutor

Position Summary

Ninety percent of a child's brain development happens before the age of 5, and we're on a mission to help our youngest learners start strong!

Join Early Learning Corps as an Early Learning Tutor and you'll spend your days in a pre-kindergarten classroom to help students build skills and confidence. We'll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the way!

How does it work? Partnering with a teacher, you'll help enhance learning. Whether talking, reading, writing, singing, or playing with students, you'll be helping them to build early literacy and math skills.

With the extra attention and support, you'll make an incredible impact and help ignite a love of learning!

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Core Responsibilities

Be a caring adult who's focused on helping students thrive

Support preschoolers with learning activities throughout the day

Track student progress and meet regularly with the school's onsite coach

Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into tracking 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 Early Learning Corps, you should be:

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 high school diploma or equivalent

A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States

Able to successfully complete a background check Perks Package

Schedule

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

35 hours per week (less in weeks with holidays or school release days)

Daytime hours (correspond with school start and end times)

Monday-Friday (no weekends)

Time off on holidays and school release days Part-time positions are also available at 20 hours per week!

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $18.89 per hour served 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 $3,697.50 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

About our Organization

About Our Organization

Early Learning Corps is powered by incredible AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. Started in 2003, Early Learning Corps has helped more than 128,000 children build early literacy and numeracy skills and get ready for kindergarten! Early Learning Corps is administered by Ampact, a nonprofit organization, and fueled by research from ServeMinnesota's National Science + Service Collaborative.

Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodation available upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.