GO Tutor; In-person

GO Tutor Corps in partnership with Ameri Corps

Location: Swanson Middle School in Arlington, VA - 5800 N Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

Hours Commitment: Up to 10 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Start Date: Training will begin in January. The semester starts on February 2nd and ends on May 14th.

As a GO Tutor, you will provide small groups of students with individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities each week in a 100‑hour Ameri Corps service position. You will support groups of middle school students in person, averaging up to 10 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, between 11:15 AM and 1:15 PM.

• Mondays & Tuesdays:
  Reading/Literacy tutoring
• Wednesdays & Thursdays:
  Math tutoring

During your service with GO, you’ll develop both professional and personal skills that will serve you well beyond your time in the program. As a GO Tutor Corps member, you will serve at Swanson Middle School in Arlington, Virginia—an institution that shares our mission and values.

The ideal candidate is a current college student who is team-oriented, passionate about service, and dedicated to educational equity. You should believe that all young people deserve access to a high-quality education and be committed to maintaining a consistent tutoring schedule that supports student growth.

• Ameri Corps living allowance (see more about this below)
• Ameri Corps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of up to $416
• Valuable professional and personal experience in public education, youth development, civic‑engagement, teamwork and leadership

The Ameri Corps Living Allowance and the number of pay cycles may vary depending on your assigned start date and location. As a baseline, the pre‑tax Ameri Corps Living Allowance set by the federal Ameri Corps program is $1,800 for 100‑hour Ameri Corps tutors who have completed the onboarding process and commenced accruing service hours for all pay cycles. The estimated pre‑tax living allowance typically falls within the range of $200 to $257 in biweekly payments.

Please note that the precise living allowance total and bi‑weekly payment details will be clearly outlined in your offer letter and/or during the onboarding process.

Academic Tutoring‑ GO Tutors work with small groups of students to increase their achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA). You’ll be matched with consistent groups of students to support throughout the semester. You’ll receive lesson materials in advance and will be responsible for dedicating time to prepare yourself for each lesson.

Mentoring & Enrichment‑ GO Tutors serve as mentors to their students, supporting their social and emotional development by building authentic and healthy relationships and setting goals for the future.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or current enrollment in an accredited college or university program
• Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency status in the United States (Ameri Corps requirement)
• Served no more than three previous Ameri Corps service terms (Ameri Corps requirement)
• At least 18 years of age

Preferred qualifications:

• Able to travel to Swanson Middle School 4 days per week at the exact times listed above (transportation not included)
• Passion for service and a growth mindset
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Belief that all students can succeed
• Confidence in your ability to lead students to significant academic growth in Math and/or ELA
• Experience working in team settings—relationship building and communication skills
• Maturity to work closely with professional peers
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond well to and implement feedback—commitment to lifelong learning
• Collaborative problem‑solving abilities
• Prior experience working or volunteering with children is a plus

The Teacher Residency is a pathway to teaching created for GO tutors. If you are successful as a tutor and interested in becoming a certified teacher, GO will help. More information will be shared with you once you begin tutoring.

• From the date of your application, you can expect to receive notice within a week regarding your eligibility and be invited to participate in the interview process.
• Interview Process:
  • Resume Screening
  • Assessment
  • Live Interview
  • Reference Check
  • Offer and Placement

Individuals seeking employment at GO Foundation are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record‑keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.