America Reads Program Tutor 26/27 ($15.00/hr)

Covenant College Students • Lookout Mountain, GA

9d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Tutoring and mentoring children in grades pre-K through 3 in reading skills. Students work with teachers in public, private, and parochial schools in Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain area, helping youngsters learn basic reading skills and to love reading. Tutoring will take place in local schools during school hours or in local libraries and museums in early evening or on Saturdays in the Tutor Time program, depending on student's schedule. Training occurs in early September, and support is given all year to all Work Study student tutors. Hired students are paid for their training and for preparation time each week, as well as for the traveling and tutoring time each session.

Requirements

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE FEDERAL WORK STUDY
• This position if for the full academic year and open to all upperclassmen WITH Federal Work-Study designation only.
• This position is OFF CAMPUS.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation.
• Students must value reading, like children, and have some prior experience working with children, such as with siblings, in schools, or on campus.
• Applicants will be interviewed by the program director.
• Must be a Covenant student participating in the Federal work-study program.
• Good with children
• Excellent communication skills and teaching ability
• Dependable transportation to local schools

Nice To Haves

• Elementary Education major preferred

Responsibilities

• Travel to local schools on a regular basis
• Tutor children in reading and writing
• Work cooperatively with the school administration
• Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed
• Gain hands-on experience in tutoring and teaching children in a professional setting.
• Strengthen verbal and written communication skills through interactions with key stakeholders, including children, teaching staff, paraprofessionals, administration, and families.
• Engage in timely problem-solving when working with children.
• Develop an understanding of children and families from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, national, and economic differences.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking initiative on assigned projects and managing tasks independently, such as assisting with curriculum planning and execution.
• Cultivate professionalism through punctuality, accountability, and appropriate attire in a teaching or after-school environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors to support the well-being of children and families impacted by reading advocacy programs.
• Strengthen proficiency in office and project management software, utilizing tools like word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees