Full Time

The CoaHCORPS program for the 2008-09 school year includes 25 full-time staff members working 2-on-1 with eight CoaH students each day. CoaHCORPS exists to bridge the achievement gap and prepare urban students to be successful in college. Tutors will identify student-specific areas of weakness and work to improve skills. CoaHCORPS is a salaried position with benefits.

CoaHCorps members will have responsibilities including:

• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• Developing strong relationships with families/guardians
• Serving as Teaching Assistants, including training in specific subject areas
• Tracking and reporting student results
• Helping with homework
• Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) coverage
• Staff assistance

Who is CoaHCorps right for? College graduates who:

• may want to teach: After a year of service, CoaH provides the opportunity for tutors to progress into the Fellowship program, helping them prepare for MA teacher licensure.
• want to give inner-city students the opportunity to thrive in education.
• plan on attending graduate school.
• have a passion for working with urban youth.

Typical CoaHCORPS days:

Monday-Thursday:
8:00-9:10 Tutorial (students 1 & 2)
9:15-10:25 Tutorial (students 3 & 4)
10:30-11:40 Tutorial (students 5 & 6)
11:45-12:10 LUNCH
12:15-12:40 Sustained Silent Reading
12:45-1:10 Prep Time
1:15-2:25 Teacher’s Assistant
2:30-3:40 Tutorial (students 7 & 8)
3:45-3:55 Break
4:00-6:00 Homework Help / Prep
 
Friday:
8:00-12:00 Planning/ Professional Development
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-5:00 Tutoring/Homework Help
 
Saturday:
9:00-12:00 MCAS, SAT Testing, Prep

CoaHCorps Brochure:

Download the CoaHCORPS brochure.

For more information, please contact tutors@cityonahill.org.