Position Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Student Tutor I [Early Childhood Literacy & Middle School Math]_Off-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
Off-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
20
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.90
Division/School
Division/School
Department Name
Teach for America
Department Bio
Who We Are:
Teach For America is a national nonprofit committed to expanding opportunity and excellent education for all kids. Through the Teach For America Ignite program, we offer paid, virtual tutoring opportunities that let college students support K-8 students during the school day. TFA Ignite tutors help students build confidence, motivation, and academic momentum. At the same time, tutors strengthen communication, facilitation, planning, and problem-solving skills while forming consistent, encouraging relationships with students in under-resourced communities. TFA Ignite is offered during both fall and spring semesters.
Position Specific Summary
Location & Schedule:
Fully virtual. You choose a tutoring placement that fits your existing schedule. Sessions are built to work alongside student life.
What You'll Do:
- Tutor and mentor a small group of K-8 students (2-3) each week, supporting them virtually during their school day
- Work ~5 hours per week for a 14-week term each semester
- Weeks 1-2: Complete training and onboarding to prepare for sessions
- Weeks 3-14: Lead weekly tutoring sessions and build consistent relationships
- Help students feel seen, motivated, and more confident in their learning
- Accelerate growth in elementary reading or middle school math
- Receive weekly lesson plans, training, and support from experienced educators
Who This is For:
TFA Ignite is a strong fit for college students who have already shown initiative and follow-through in their academic, extracurricular, or community commitments, who are ready to bring that same energy to work with students. Ignite gives you a paid, structured way to do meaningful work that fits your schedule. Tutors show up consistently - prepared, on time, and ready to lead by example. TFA Ignite is for people who have:
- A belief in expanding opportunity and excellent education for all kids
- The initiative to set goals and follow through
- The ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
- A desire to learn from training, feedback, and hands-on experience
No matter your major or prior experience, TFA Ignite helps you build career-ready skills in communication, facilitation, adaptability, and relationship-building. All while making a real impact for students each week.
What You'll Gain:
- Training and ongoing support from experienced educators
- Resume-ready experience in communication, facilitation, adaptability, and people leadership
- Microcredentials that document the career-ready skills you build through required training
- Skills that translate across fields-including education, healthcare, business, and public service
- Early access to future TFA opportunities, including the 2-Year Corps, if you choose to continue working with students
- A chance to make a meaningful impact-on students and on your own growth
Program Benefits:
- Fully virtual-no commute, no relocation. You choose a tutoring placement that fits your existing schedule.
- Weekly time commitment: ~5 hours (comparable to a 1-credit course)
- Perfect attendance bonus: +$100. Returning tutor bonus: +$100.
- Designed to fit into a real college schedule while giving you a consistent, meaningful way to contribute
Standard Position Description
The student will provide tutoring services for early childhood literacy and middle school math. Tasks may include: build literacy and math skills with early childhood in small groups or one-on-one, or virtually. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).
Preferred Qualifications
- 18+ years old
- 2.5+ cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Current undergraduate or graduate student with a Federal Work Study Award
- Must be a citizen, national, or legal resident of the United States, EAD holder, or have DACA status
- Uphold TFA's commitment to people, community, and expanding opportunity
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
08/26/2026
Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner - Fully Virtual
Work Type Designation
Remote/Virtual
Hiring Manager Name
Sarah Cole
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.
