GO Fellow @ Virginia Public Schools

JOB SUMMARY

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year beginning in October 2026 and ending in June 2027. GO Tutor Corps in partnership with AmeriCorps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Small-Group Academic Instruction
• Provide 90 minutes of small group tutoring weekly. Tutors may use intervention curricula or be given literacy and math instructional materials.
• Implement pre-developed lesson plans and instructional materials with fidelity
• Prepare in advance for each session to ensure effective and engaging instruction
• Adjust pacing, strategies, and supports to meet varying student learning needs and skill levels
• Support Student Academic Progress
• Assess student understanding during sessions and provide targeted support to address learning gaps
• Track student attendance, participation, and academic progress using program-designated tools
• Share progress updates and observations with site staff, teachers, or program coordinators
• Incorporate feedback from coaches, teachers, or site leads to strengthen instructional delivery
• Build Positive Student Relationships
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes student engagement
• Develop consistent, supportive relationships with students to encourage confidence and motivation
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and respect
• Maintain Program Expectations and Communication
• Attend and facilitate all assigned tutoring sessions in alignment with the program schedule, ensuring consistent, reliable service delivery
• Provide consistent support to an assigned caseload of students, working with the same small groups whenever possible while recognizing that group assignments may shift based on student need
• Track and document student attendance and tutoring dosage to ensure students receive a minimum of 90 minutes of tutoring per week
• Proactively monitor student participation and attendance patterns, flagging concerns such as inconsistent attendance or low tutoring dosage
• Communicate in a timely and proactive manner with program staff regarding absences, scheduling conflicts, student engagement concerns, or any barriers impacting student learning or service delivery
• Arrive on time and fully prepared for all tutoring sessions and required program activities
• Participate in all required trainings, coaching sessions, and program meetings
• Contribute to Enrichment and School Community
• Support or co-facilitate enrichment activities such as after-school clubs, academic interventions, or school events when available
• Collaborate with school staff to support overall student development and program goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 (AmeriCorps requirement)
• Served no more than three previous AmeriCorps service terms (AmeriCorps requirement)