By joining Minnesota Reading Corps as a tutor, you’ll not only make a difference in children’s lives, but the training and experience you gain will benefit your own career. This is a chance to give back to your community while building valuable career skills and a professional network.
Members like serving in this program because they:
- Build relationships with children and help them improve their skills
- Connect to the community and professionals in the education field
- Gain experience in a school setting that enhances their resume
- Earn money for student loans or future education expenses
- Have a chance to be a part of a successful, research-based program
Transform your career with Minnesota Reading Corps:
- Through the MNGOT (Minnesota Grown your Own Teacher) Program, you can earn a master’s degree and an elementary teaching license through the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with approximately $10,000 in tuition assistance. This program is available to AmeriCorps members with a bachelor’s degree and who have at least two remaining years of AmeriCorps service. (AmeriCorps members can serve up to four terms of service total).
- Members can take virtual classes through the MNGOT Program and will only need to be in-person for class once a month. Any participant who lives in Greater MN will get hotel accommodations during their monthly in-person visit to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.
- Reach out to CareerPathways@ampact.us for more information.
Essential qualifications to serve with Minnesota Reading Corps:
- Strong interest in education, specifically in helping elementary students develop their literacy skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the community
- Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
- 18 years of age or older (no upper age limit!) and high school diploma or equivalent by the program start date
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
Reading Corps is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. This does not necessarily represent the policy of or endorsement by the State of Minnesota.
