Adult English Language Learning Volunteer Tutor

Job overview

The Adult English Language Learning Volunteer Tutor serves onsite at listed locations in Memphis, TN, for a 300-hour AmeriCorps service term from October 19, 2026, through July 30, 2027, with an anticipated commitment of 7–9 hours per week. The posting specifies a $3,000 total living allowance for the service term, not an hourly wage. Literacy Mid-South’s mission is to expand access to literacy skills and opportunity. The tutor supports adult learners in developing English skills for everyday life, work, family, school, community participation, and citizenship. Through instruction, learner support, progress tracking, and coordination with site staff, the role contributes to LiteracyCorps’ adult English learning programming.

What you'll do

• Lead or support adult English language learning sessions
• use approved instructional materials and lesson plans
• support reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, conversation, and digital literacy
• assist with learner goals and progress tracking
• prepare lessons
• maintain attendance, service, and learner records
• complete required training and AmeriCorps documentation
• communicate with Literacy Mid-South and service-site staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult english language learning

volunteer tutor

americorps

adult education

english language learning

literacy

tutoring

memphis tn

literacy mid-south

300-hour service term

7–9 hours weekly

living allowance

education award

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $3,000 total AmeriCorps living allowance for the 300-hour term
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of required service hours and applicable requirements
• literacy training, coaching, professional development, AmeriCorps gear, and community networking opportunities.

Why this role

300-hour AmeriCorps service term; $3,000 total living allowance and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of applicable requirements.

About the employer

Literacy Mid-South is hiring for this role. Industry: Language Schools. Sector: 61.