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Now Hiring for Job Positions throughout Central Ohio
The ESC is now hiring for educator positions including intervention specialists, teaching assistants and more in schools throughout the Central Ohio region - some of which now include a $1500 hiring incentive. For more information regarding incentive eligibility, please see here.

AmeriCorps Mentoring and Tutoring

Ohio Math Corps, Mentors for Success, and Ohio Reading Corps logos on a navy blue background

Become a Mentor
Do you want to support high-school students through individualized school-based mentoring?

Become a Tutor
Do you want to support elementary-aged students through targeted math or reading intervention?

Frequently Asked Questions for Potential Members

FAQ for Potential Members

When and for how long will the mentors and tutors serve?
AmeriCorps Members will serve 20-30 hours per week from September through May. A total of 675 -900 AmeriCorps Service hours.

What training do the members receive?
AmeriCorps members will be trained in mentoring practices, trauma-informed care, growth mindset, cultural competency, positive behavior supports, and much more. Additionally, tutors will be trained in foundational literacy and math.

How big of a caseload can each member have?
Each mentor may have a caseload of between 10-20 students while tutors can have between 20-30 students.

What grades do members work with?
Reading & Math Tutors work with students K-3, Math tutors work with students K-5, while Mentors work with students 5-12


Frequently Asked Questions for Schools

FAQ for Schools

What is the cost for a district or school to participate?
The district/school match amount is $10,000 per AmeriCorps member. The grant covers all other costs.

What training do the members receive?

AmeriCorps Members will be trained in mentoring practices, trauma-informed care, growth mindset, cultural competency, positive behavior supports, and much more. Additionally, tutors will be trained in foundational literacy and math.

How do I request AmeriCorps Members?
Contact [email protected]

What grades do members work with?
Reading & Math Tutors work with students K-5, while Mentors work with students 5-12.




Want more information? Contact Allyssa Harris: [email protected]


Allyssa Harris, M.S.Ed.
Mentors for Success Coordinator-Ohio
[email protected]
614.542.4177
Cheryl Evans, M.ED
Ohio Reading & Math Corps Regional Coordinator
[email protected]
614.542.4184