Math Tutor - Small Group Instruction - AmeriCorps Service

About the role

As an AmeriCorps Math Fellow, you’ll deliver intensive, small-group math instruction during the school day, working directly with students to build their confidence, strengthen their foundational math skills, and help them reach their full potential. You will receive structured onboarding, regular 1-on-1 coaching, collaborative lesson planning, and whole-group professional development throughout the program year.

Why this role matters

Blueprint Math Fellows serve at a critical inflection point, providing daily, intensive small-group instruction to accelerate learning and rebuild academic confidence for students who have historically lacked rigorous, personalized math support. The impact is measurable and belongs to you.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily, small-group math instruction during the school day for small cohorts of students.
• Track student progress and adapt instructional approaches in real time using assessment data.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with students to build academic confidence, engagement, and a positive mindset toward math.
• Partner closely with classroom teachers, school administrators, and fellow AmeriCorps members to align tutoring with classroom instruction.
• Participate in daily planning sessions, 1-on-1 coaching, and structured professional development (up to 72 hours per year).
• Complete required service hours over the course of the school year.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age at the start of service.
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check requirements.
• Current enrollment in a degree program, prior enrollment, or completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in English required; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Passion for educational equity, strong communication skills, empathy, adaptability, and a desire to work directly with students.
• Ability to commit to the full school-year term of service and reliably commute to assigned school placement.
• Satisfy Blueprint and local school/district background screening requirements.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly living allowance within a regional band (Oakland: $26,500 to $31,000 for 2026–2027).
• End-of-term living allowance balance upon completing all required service hours while remaining in good standing:
  • Full-Time (1,700 hours): $2,000
  • Three-Quarter Time (1,200 hours): $1,000
  • Half-Time (900 hours): $500
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion:
  • Full-Time: $7,395
  • Three-Quarter Time: $5,176.50
  • Half-Time: $3,697.50
  • Reduced Half-Time: $2,817.14
  • Quarter-Time: $1,956.35
  • Minimum-Time: $1,565.14
  • Abbreviated-Time: $415.93
• Full-time members receive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of the individual-level premium paid by Blueprint.
• Eligibility to apply for SNAP benefits and childcare assistance.
• Federal student loan forbearance with interest accrual repayment by AmeriCorps upon successful term completion.
• Built-in professional time: daily prep/planning and up to 72 hours of professional growth and 1-on-1 instructional coaching.
• Access to All One Health Assistance Program for confidential 24/7/365 support (mental health counseling, financial/legal, work-life).
• Monthly interactive EAP orientation sessions and telehealth/virtual care through MDLIVE and Talkspace.
• Pre-tax commuter savings up to 30% on public transit, parking, and vanpooling.