Tutor Life
Focused on the Future
As part of Reading Corps/Math Corps you’ll spend your days helping kids build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
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Get Ready to Love Mondays Again
Being a tutor is incredibly rewarding. As you work with students, you’ll build a bond and they’ll become your biggest fans. You can expect to receive plenty of high fives, hugs and excited hellos. While you provide the 1:1 time they crave, you’re building the skills they need to thrive.
The Experience Overview
Location
Placed at a school, you’ll work with kids 1:1 or in groups to help them get extra practice and build their skills and confidence.
Schedule
Start and end times vary by location, but you’ll generally follow the same daily schedule as your school. When students are on break for holidays and release days, so are you!
Training
No experience? No problem! Your Reading Corps/Math Corps service will begin with training. We will teach you everything you need to know and support you every step of the way.
Community
As a tutor, you’ll be a special part of the team at your school. A school staff member will be your internal coach and help you day to day. You’ll also have support from your program manager and opportunities to connect with other tutors in your area.
What Our Tutors Have to Say
“It gives me complete joy. Seeing kids' brains work is so fun.”
— Maeghan S., Reading Corps
"Working as a tutor has given my life a new meaning. I wake up every morning looking forward to seeing their sixteen smiling faces.”
— William H, Reading Corps
“I feel very lucky to be part of an organization that is really working to do good things for kids.”
— Rachelle A., Reading Corps
“The best part about being a tutor with Math Corps is getting to witness the incredible transformation these students make.”
— Maria J., Math Corps
“If you want to make a difference in your community, Math Corps is how to do it.”
— Kamika W., Math Corps
“The students make it all worth it. I’m shy and I don’t have a teaching background, but the students helped me. They show me the difference I’m making.”
— J'uana J., Math Corps
"I really enjoy working with kids and being in a school setting it genuinely feels like I'm making a difference. Selfishly it's just a lot of fun to work with these kids."
— Jonathan G., Reading Corps
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the schedule like?
Tutors help students during the school day (Monday-Friday). Some schools have options to serve part-time, while others need people full-time. You can learn more about options available near you by entering your location in the search bar at the top of this page then clicking on individual postings to view more details.
School has already started, is it too late to become a tutor?
No! We recruit on a rolling basis and have multiple start dates during the year. If you’d like to help kids build their skills and confidence, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
To learn more about application deadlines and available start dates, please visit our locations page.
I don’t have any experience teaching kids, is that okay?
Absolutely! We can teach you everything you need to know to be successful. Our tutors use scripted activities to help provide the extra practice kids really need. With incredible training and ongoing coaching, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We’ve trained thousands of people to become effective tutors and we know you can make a tremendous impact!
Are there summer opportunities?
Not at this time. All tutoring takes place during the school day when school is in session.
How do I get started?
We’re excited you are interested in helping kids in your area succeed! The application process has three steps.
- 1. Apply - After reviewing opportunities near you, you’ll complete your application and submit it online.
- 2. Connect – Chat with a member of our team about your application and ask any questions you may have.
- 3. Match – Interview to be matched with a school where students need extra help building their skills.
Need support completing your application or have other questions? We’re here to help. Contact [email protected] to get in touch!