Be the difference and put your passion into action — join Math Corps! Across the country, math skills are a challenge for many students. Fewer than one-third of our students are proficient in math. Together, we can help change this!
As a Math Tutor, your crucial role will impact the lives of many children and offer vital assistance to those who need extra help in understanding math concepts. You will immerse yourself in a local school to support students in fourth through eighth grades. You’ll help them succeed by providing extra practice and skill-building in groups of two to three students. With training and on-site coaching, you’ll be prepared to empower students in their math journey. Your commitment during school hours throughout the academic year guarantees a significant impact.
Join our AmeriCorps team on a mission to multiply students’ future opportunities through math! We’re actively seeking tutors for the 2024-25 school year. Unleash your passion — become a Math Tutor and be the difference!
How You’ll Take Action
- Be a caring adult who’s focused on helping students build their skills and confidence.
- Track student progress and regularly meet with the school’s on-site coach.
- Conduct skill assessments and enter student scores into data software.
- Commit to your own growth as a tutor through coaching, training, and professional development.
- Represent Math Corps at school events and share your experience with the community to raise awareness.
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It Starts with a Passion
Math Corps takes everyday people and trains them to be great tutors. Anyone can become a tutor as long as they have a passion to make a difference — and meet the following minimum qualifications.
By the time they begin their service, our tutors are:
- Dependable and have a history of good attendance.
- Able to understand and follow instructions.
- Open to making improvements based on feedback.
- Capable of setting a pace and maintain a schedule with students.
- Competent with 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.
*Applicants who have received deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve in our programs at this time. DACA applicants may be eligible for Americorps VISTA programs. For more information, click here.
Perks Package
Federal Benefits include:
- Up to $5176.50 in Education Award
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* which can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans. Individuals 55+ at the start of their service term may gift their award to a family member. Click Here for more information.
- Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
- Time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Program Specific Benefits by hours commitment per week
35 Hours
- $900 stipend paid every two weeks.
- Individual health insurance — monthly premium 100% covered.
- Child care assistance — based on family size and income.
25 Hours
- $650 stipend paid every two weeks.
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About our Organization
Math Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors. Started in 2008, Math Corps has helped more than 55,000 kids in grades K-8 build foundational skills and get on track with math. Math Corps is an Ampact educational program that is fueled by research from the National Science + Service Collaborative. As a national organization, Ampact demonstrates the power of national service to solve complex social problems by creating innovative programs that focus on the key areas of education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures for communities.
Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
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To learn more and apply for a K-3 Math Corps Tutor position in Cornell click HERE