4-8 Math Tutor

Position Summary

This is an AmeriCorps service member position within an AmeriCorps program, Colorado Math Corps. The 4-8 Math Corps Tutor is placed at one elementary or middle school to provide supplemental math skills practice to small groups of students in fourth through eighth grade. The tutor will use scripted, evidence-based math strategies and conduct progress monitoring assessments to ensure students are on track to reach proficiency. Members serve during school hours and are needed for the entire school year. The position is full-time (35-40 hours per week), with school breaks and holidays off. This position begins on August 17th, 2026 and ends on May 28th, 2027.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify students who qualify to receive Math Corps tutoring services based on a Math Corps defined assessment and direction from coaches.
• Conduct tutoring sessions with small groups of students using prescribed mathematics strategies provided by Math Corps; achieve a high degree of fidelity to the scripted strategies.
• Develop and maintain a weekly tutoring schedule for groups of 23 students which maximizes the number of students served and provides a minimum of 90 minutes of tutoring for each student per week.
• Aid students in improving their math skills and abilities to reach grade level expectations.
• Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation of students’ weekly progress scores and strategies using an online database; maintain confidentiality of all student data.
• Regularly review student data with coaches to gauge the effectiveness of the math strategies being used and determine if a change in strategy is necessary.
• Assess, with a high level of accuracy, students’ continual progress through progress monitoring and benchmarking.
• Participate in regular coaching sessions (includes observation of tutor) to review student progress, plan, problem-solve, and set goals; act on constructive feedback from coaching sessions.
• Complete additional tasks as part of an action or professional development plan as assigned by coaches or Program Staff.

Communication

• Communicate and interact with students in an age and developmentally appropriate way.
• Foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere through modeling respectful behavior and communication.
• Build and maintain professional relationships and communicate regularly with classroom teachers, internal coaches, and school site personnel regarding student schedules, interventions, student progress, etc.
• Build and maintain professional relationships and communicate regularly with CYC Math Corps staff and members.

Attendance

• Demonstrate regular, timely attendance and adherence to hours as scheduled.
• Commit to service for the full-service term, serving the total commitment of hours within the term.
• Participate in all required Math Corps sponsored training sessions, meetings, and coaching sessions, including peer professional development/cluster meetings, and member meetups; travel as necessary.
• Engage in independent service activities as needed to ensure completion of required service hours.

HOURS AND TERM OF SERVICE

• Members serve full-time (35-40 hours a week), during a typical school schedule.
• Daily hours are usually within the time frame of 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, however these may vary slightly from site to site.
• Members may attend site-sponsored activities outside of regular service hours (e.g., family night).
• Members have time off during school breaks or holidays when the students are not in school.

MEMBER TRAINING

• Members participate in a two-week onboarding training at the beginning of their service term.
• Orientation is completed online.
• Members participate in Zoom meetings, interactive trainings, and self-directed learning modules.
• Members are trained in individualized student support strategies, mandated reporting, data entry, and more.
• Members complete their Math Corps Institute training during orientation.
• Members receive one-on-one supervision twice per month by a CYC Math Corps Coach.
• Members participate in ongoing professional development trainings facilitated by CYC staff and through community partners of CYC at least twice per month.
• Members also participate in professional development opportunities at their service sites which vary depending on the site.

SERVICE LOCATION

• CYC AmeriCorps members are placed at one school during the term of service.
• Placement will be determined based on the needs of the member and the needs of the school.
• Typically, member location and mode of transportation are the biggest consideration.
• Although members are placed at one school, there will be regular opportunities to connect as a larger team with other fellow Math Corps members.
• Service sites are located throughout the state of Colorado.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 17 years or older by start date (17-year-olds must have guardian permission).
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Not have served more than three AmeriCorps terms previously.
• Submit to a full background check, including a sex offender registry check, state criminal history registry check, and FBI fingerprint-based check.
• This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations and selection is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.