America Reads Program Tutor 25/26 ($15.00/hr)

Covenant College Students • Lookout Mountain, GA

15d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description: 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. Skills: 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 program director. Expected hours of work per week : May vary depending on school and student's needs Work Location & Hours : Local School; Schedule to be determined.

Requirements

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE FEDERAL WORK STUDY
• Open to all upperclassmen WITH Federal Work-Study designation only
• 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
• Must have federal work-study eligibility
• Elementary Education major preferred
• Good with children
• Excellent communication skills and teaching ability
• Dependable transportation to local schools
• Must be a Covenant student participating in the Federal work-study program

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees