Amplify Virtual Reading Tutor -

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Amplify is seeking remote, part-time Virtual Reading Tutors to provide small-group tutoring for students beginning in Fall 2023 and beyond.

Are you interested in making a difference in a student's life through high-impact reading tutoring? Would you like to receive training and experience in Amplify’s science of reading aligned assessment and intervention products? Do you want to interact directly with students while building partnerships and instilling a passion for reading? Amplify Tutoring is currently looking to grow our virtual tutor base with tutors who want to ensuring students have the foundational literacy skills they need to be successful.

works in close partnership with schools across the country to offer small-group virtual reading tutoring. Make a difference working with students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade by conducting virtual tutoring sessions throughout the school year to build early literacy skills in order to read at or above grade level. Tutors will be trained to use Amplify’s small group tutoring intervention program and assessment.

**Preference will be given to candidates who are available to tutor remotely from 1:00-4:30 PM Pacific time Monday - Friday.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Amplify Reading Tutor will play a meaningful and important role in supporting small groups of growing readers virtually, multiple times a week. Reporting to the Program Manager of Tutoring Services, the Tutor will prepare lessons using to deliver tutoring sessions virtually and monitor students’ progress.

The successful and effective candidate will be a punctual, consistent, enthusiastic, results-driven, and self-starting individual who enjoys working with young children and developing learning skills through game-like activities. The individual must provide outstanding support to students and be a strong communicator with all collaborators including tutor coaches, program managers and other team members. They will combine a solid capacity for technology with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

In this role, you will:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Time commitment: Amplify Reading Tutors must complete an onboarding and training process prior to assignment of tutoring sessions. Onboarding consists of approximately 20 hours of asynchronous and synchronous training courses. Tutors will be compensated for their time.

Tutors are assigned groups once onboarding and fingerprinting/background checks have been completed and cleared. Tutoring assignments will be highly dependent on customer demand and tutor availability. Tutoring groups are typically scheduled for a semester-long period (approximately 15 weeks) and tutors are expected to commit to the full semester. Many partners participate in a full school year of tutoring, allowing tutors to be assigned tutoring groups during both semesters. Amplify provides paid professional development opportunities for tutors throughout the school year.

Location: While this part-time position is virtual, all candidates must be physically residing within the United States or the District of Columbia and meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements.

Documentation: If selected, fingerprinting and background checks will be required. Please be aware that this process can take several weeks. Tutors are unable to begin working with students prior to clearance.

Equipment: This position requires reliable home internet that can support video calls on Google Meet, Zoom and the Amplify Tutoring platform as well as a quiet, professional place to deliver remote tutoring sessions. Tutors must be able to supply personal equipment including a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam and a wired headset with microphone. Chromebooks and tablets cannot be used to deliver lessons. Please see of technology requirements.

Start Date and Timeline: We are currently hiring tutors for anticipated positions during the 2023-2024 school year. For qualified candidates, there will be opportunities to complete onboarding and training prior to anticipated fall start dates.

Interviews will begin July 3rd, 2023.

Summer remote onboarding cohorts are scheduled to begin on July 20, August 3, and August 24.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Amplify hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domain amplify.com.

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive salary and provide compensation for preparing lessons and materials, delivering lessons, and onboarding/internal training.

The hourly rate for this role is $15 - $20/hr for delivery of sessions and $15/hr for lesson preparation and professional development.

The hourly rate will be adjusted to comply with all city and state minimum wage laws and regulations.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.