GO Tutor; In-person Richmond, VA

GO Tutor Corps in partnership with Ameri Corps

• Carver Elementary School – 1110 W Leigh St 2nd floor, Richmond, VA 23220
• Southampton Elementary School – 3333 Cheverly Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
• Woodville Elementary School – 2000 N 28th St, Richmond, VA 23223
• Frances McClenney Elementary School – 3817 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
• Blackwell Elementary School – 300 E 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224

Hours Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week

Schedule: Varies and depends on school and grade level, see more below

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 students in grades K‑5 in person, averaging 10 hours per week, following one of the schedules below.

• Carver Elementary School – 8:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday through Thursday
• Southampton Elementary School – 8:00am – 12:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Woodville Elementary School – 8:00am – 12:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Frances McClenney Elementary School – 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday
• Blackwell Elementary School – TBD

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 one of our partner schools in Richmond, VA—institutions that share 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.

You will earn:

• 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: 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: Serve as mentors to your students, supporting their social and emotional development by building authentic and healthy relationships and setting goals for the future.

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 Attributes:

• Able to travel to your assigned GO partner school at the exact times listed above (transportation not provided)
• 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…