Fresno tutor jobs available in local schools. How to apply

Fresno job seekers looking for experience in education can get paid as a reading or math tutor at local schools this fall. 

The California Reading Corps and California Math Corps – under the umbrella of the federal agency AmeriCorps – are hiring both full-time and part-time tutors at several local schools where students struggle with literacy and math, according to program leaders.

They’ve hired about 75 tutors to work with Fresno-area students since last year and are looking to increase their ranks to about 100 in the coming school year.

“We are in multiple school districts in the Fresno area this year,” said the program’s statewide recruiter Mike Spalsbury. “We are in Fresno Unified. We are in Central Unified. We are in Washington Unified,” he said, among others.

Tutors will get paid between $570 and $1,100 every two weeks, depending on the number of hours they work – a slight increase from the pay rate last year to stay “as competitive as we can,” Spalsbury said.

“We’re trying to keep up with the economy,” he said, “and trying to encourage more people to enter education as a potential career path.” 

For tutors who work through the academic year, they can also receive up to approximately $5,000 in an “education award” that can go toward student loan payment, tuition, or even a family member’s tuition.

Folks interested in the Fresno-area tutor jobs can apply now online to the dozens of open positions locally. 

The deadline isn’t until Aug. 9, but they’ve already filled some of the roles, Spalsbury said.

Here’s what you need to know about the opportunity.

What will the Fresno tutor jobs be like?

Tutors will work Monday through Friday between four and seven hours a day, depending on whether they’re hired as part- or full-time. 

The reading tutors will work one-on-one with students in kindergarten through third grade, Spalsbury said. Math tutors will work with small groups of students in grades four through eight. There are also a handful of positions open that involve working with pre-K students.

Tutors will receive training both before the start of their positions and throughout the school year, according to program leaders.

What are the pay and benefits?

Tutors get paid a stipend every two weeks. The stipends depend on how many hours the tutor works:

• Part-time tutors working 20 hours a week receive a $570 biweekly stipend
• Part-time tutors working 27.5 hours a week receive a $820 biweekly stipend
• Full-time tutors working 35 hours a week receive a $1,100 biweekly stipend

These are estimates before taxes, Spalsbury added.

The positions come with education-related and childcare benefits as well, depending on whether tutors work part- or full-time.

Tutors who complete a full 10 months on the job can receive education awards, depending on their weekly hours:

• Part-time tutors working 20 hours a week can earn just over $2,000
• Part-time tutors working 27.5 hours a week can earn just over $3,500
• Part-time tutors working 35 hours a week can earn just over $5,000

That can be used for any educational needs, including tuition or student loan payments. If the tutor is 55 or older, they can also transfer the award money to a dependent.

Both part-time and full-time tutors who have federal student loans can apply for forbearance for the duration of their employment. AmeriCorps will cover interest payments for 10 months, Spalsbury said.

Full-time tutors can apply for child care reimbursements as well, depending on their family size and income.

Where will tutors work?

The jobs are at schools that receive Title I federal aid due to their higher percentage of low-income students.

There are open positions in multiple Fresno-area districts, Spalsbury said. 

“We’re definitely expanding quite a bit in Fresno,” he said.

That includes schools in Clovis, Parlier, Firebaugh, and other Central Valley cities. A complete list can be found by visiting Join.ReadingandMath.org and navigating to the California jobs page.

Spalsbury said that when possible, they try to place tutors at schools in neighborhoods where they have ties.

Who’s eligible for the Fresno tutor jobs?

A bachelor’s degree is not required to apply, Spalsbury said.

Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent, including the GED. 

They must also be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.

More information on how to apply

Interested jobseekers should apply online at Join.ReadingandMath.org. Spalsbury said applicants are also welcome to call him directly at 415-305-5201 with questions.

Positions begin Aug. 26 and run through the end of the school year next June.

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