Middle School Tutor
PSA Objectives and Member Activities:
Interested in a career in education? Partnerships for Student Achievement is a great way to get experience while serving the community as an AmeriCorps member! Full-time participation requires 1700 hours of service in K-12 schools throughout Washington County, Oregon. While activities vary from school-to-school, all PSA members are engaged in:
- Tutoring and mentoring elementary, middle, or high school students in math and/or literacy
- Developing, implementing, and/or leading before and after school day activities (recreation, academic enrichment, and tutorial activities)
- Volunteer Management, including recruiting and coordinating volunteers
- Specialized Projects, such as parent engagement, equity work, or other school-based initiatives
- Participating in monthly team-based service projects in Washington County
Work Environment:
The PSA AmeriCorps team strives for meaningful impact for the youth they serve, with ongoing support from the community of educators they work with and the PSA director. PSA members collaborate in weekly training and networking, in addition to school site training and support.
Member Benefits:
- $1,854 monthly living allowance (subject to income tax)
- $7,395 Education Award at the conclusion of the service hour requirement. It can be used to pay off existing qualified student loans, or pay tuition for continuing education
- Forbearance from qualified outstanding student loans during service
- Basic health care
- Weekly Trainings & Networking that include graduate credits from Pacific University
- School-Based professional development
- Childcare (if eligible)
Apply now for the 2025-2026 School year!
Want to learn more?
www.fgsdk12.org * Departments * AmeriCorps
Jeri Lerwick, Program Director 503-359-2487 jlerwick@fgsd.k12.or.us
This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion. Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all activities in fully accessible settings.