AmeriCorps Tutor & Mentor
(Fellowship) 2025 - 2026
As a GO AmeriCorps Fellow, you will play an integral role in the school community by providing small groups of students with individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities each day in a full-time AmeriCorps service position.
Americorps Fellowship
Position Summary

As a GO AmeriCorps Fellow, you will play a key role in the school community by providing small groups of students individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities each day in a full-time AmeriCorps service position. You will tutor groups of students in grades 3 - 12 in-person Monday-Friday and on some weekends. An average service day lasts 9 hours.

You will gain professional and personal experience and acquire transferable skills during the GO Fellowship. You could potentially serve in any one of our partner schools from Virginia to Boston- all of which share our mission and values. The ideal candidate for the GO Fellowship is a college graduate who is team-oriented, passionate about service, and believes that all young people deserve a high-quality education.
Benefits
Benefits of Service
Living Allowance Standard living allowance for the 2025-2026 school year is $20,400 for full-year Fellows.
Furnished Housing Housing is fully furnished and includes utilities, WiFi, and some basic household items
Relocation Reimbursement $300 relocation reimbursement
Education Award AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion
Food and Health Benefits We can help you gain access to food and health benefits.
Loan Postponements Loan postponement on qualified education loans.
Professional Experience Experience in public education, youth development, civic-engagement, teamwork and leadership
Make An Impact
Key Responsibilities
Instruct for Mastery

Fellows deliver individualized small-group instruction to students in the context of a supportive relationship, resulting in a significant increase in math and ELA achievement. As a Fellow, you will:

  • Provide daily small-group instruction (tutoring) to students in Math and/or English Language Arts for an average of four (45 minute) periods a day
  • Support students in class, during after-school programming and/or Saturday Academy
  • Work with students and teachers to set individualized and student driven academic goals
  • Assess student academic progress and effectively use data to inform instruction
Mentor for Leadership

Fellows provide fundamental support to students’ social-emotional growth. Fellows help empower students to evolve into leaders. As a Fellow, you will:

  • Provide daily mentorship to students in formal and informal settings
  • Work with students to set individualized student-directed, social-emotional goals
  • Develop relationships with families through weekly communications
Develop a Community

Fellows contribute to the development of the school and surrounding communities. As a Fellow, you will:

  • Support the development of an enriching school by engaging with students during transitions, lunch, and school-wide events
  • Participate in service days such as 9/11 Day of Service and Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
  • Lead or support after-school clubs and sports programming
Success
Qualifications and Competencies
High School Diploma Earned a High School Diploma/G.E.D. or higher prior to the start of service
United States Citizen Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency status in the United States (AmeriCorps requirement)
Served Less Than 3 Terms Served no more than three previous AmeriCorps service terms (AmeriCorps National requirement)
As a successful candidate, you possess the following qualifications:

  • Passion for service and a growth mindset
  • Commitment to equity and diversity
  • Belief that ALL students can succeed
  • Experience working in team settings- relationship building and communication skills
  • Maturity to live and work closely with professional peers
  • Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines
  • Responds well to and implements feedback- commitment to lifelong learning
  • Collaborative problem-solving abilities
  • Prior experience working or volunteering with children is a plus
Locations
See Our Schools
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Washington D.C.
Massachusetts
Change lives, Including your own
Application Process
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At the beginning of the application process, you will be able to select your preferences for start date (August, October, or January) and location.
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From the date of your application, you can expect to receive notice within a week regarding your eligibility.
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GO Interview (60 minutes): This initial interview will provide candidates with more insight into the GO Fellowship and help determine if the GO Fellowship is a match for you!
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School-based interviews (45 to 55 minutes): This final interview will be with the school and provide you with the opportunity to ask specific questions about the Fellowship at that location, will also give the school a better understand of what your impact could be at their school!
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Offer and Placement!
Americorps Fellowship
Application
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COVID-19 Vaccine
In alignment with evolving public health guidance and industry norms, the GO Tutor Corps does not mandate proof of vaccination for staff members and GO Fellows. However, it’s important to be aware that certain partner schools may have their own vaccination requirements.
A Pathway to Teaching
GO AmeriCorps Fellow Teacher Residency
The Teacher Residency is a pathway to teaching created for GO AmeriCorps Fellows. Each year, 10% of Fellows are selected to participate in an embedded Master of Art in Teaching program. As a Teacher Resident, you can enroll in one of our partner graduate programs, working alongside a Mentor Teacher while gradually taking on teaching responsibility. If you are interested in learning more, visit our website.