Remote AmeriCorps Math Tutor

Employment status/hours: Remote; Full-time; Monday – Friday (during traditional school hours)

Application period: Open until filled

Start date: August 2025

End date: June 2026

Compensation

• Living Stipend $26,000**
• Segal Education Award valued at $7,395**
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• prorated based on start date
  
  

Who We Are

Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and foster educational excellence for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and builds student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring.

We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first decade—now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the millions of students who struggle with early literacy and 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational excellence. Visit saga.org/change.

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Our Tutors

Our AmeriCorps members are selected from a competitive group of individuals from various backgrounds across the United States to serve our students as math tutors; each tutor brings their unique skill set to assist students’ success. We seek talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their academic and social development. Through this service year opportunity, our tutors develop leadership skills, participate in professional development workshops, engage in public speaking, and much more. This is a positive learning experience not only for our students but for our tutors as well!

What You’ll Do

Saga Education’s AmeriCorps math tutors manage a small caseload of high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently to provide high-dosage, high-impact tutoring that includes daily individualized instruction to students during their year of service. During a typical school day, tutors will work remotely with students during multiple class periods and facilitate lessons using Saga Connect, our comprehensive online learning platform. Tutors will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. In addition to offering academic support, tutors will serve as advocates and mentors, building strong, meaningful relationships with their students. Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide daily math tutoring to your assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods utilizing Saga Connect
• Develop lesson plans and prep for tutoring sessions using Saga Curriculum
• Manage the input and analysis of student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed
• Maintain attendance records, monitor student academic progress and provide feedback
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email, text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preference and record efforts
• Navigate varying technology, both hardware and software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
• Develop student incentives, trackers, and support with celebrations, awards and recognition
• Proactively check and respond to emails and Slack daily, and regularly consult with your Site Director
• Participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions with your Site Director, as well as weekly reflections and professional development for continuous growth
• Build strong relationships with students to effectively set expectations and manage behavior
• Build strong relationships with teachers, other staff and the community
• Engage and assist with other duties as assigned by your Site Director and school site
  
  

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

• Mission Alignment - You recognize challenges in education and demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth and improvement
• Being Resilient - You rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult decisions
• Nimble Learning - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - You use feedback and reflection to gain productive insight
• Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Values Differences - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures
• Stakeholder Focus - You value student advocacy and build strong student relationships
  
  

Qualifications

• You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• You are age 18 or over with a high school diploma or GED
• You must clear a National Service Criminal History Check and all other security and health requirements set forth by Saga Education and the school district in which you serve before the start of training
• You must reside within the U.S. 50 states during the background screening, onboarding processes, and your full term of service
• You must have access to your own personal reliable internet
  
  

Saga Tutor Benefits & Perks

• 4+ weeks* of Paid School Breaks & Holidays
• Up to 7 days of Non-Service Time
• 2 weeks* of Pre-Service Training
• Consistent Professional & Leadership Development Trainings
• Employee Assistance Program Access, with Mental, Physical, & Financial Wellness Benefits
• Access to Saga 360 Wellness Program
• Opt-In Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Monthly Internet and Cell Phone Allowance
• Company Provided Technology
• Access to Saga Alumni Network
• May vary based on start date and city of service
  
  

AmeriCorps Eligible Benefits

• Student Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance
• Child Care Benefits Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
• Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Access to Schools of National Service Network for Additional Education Benefits
• Access to AmeriCorps Alumni & Employers of National Service Network
  
  

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and foster educational excellence for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and builds student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring.