Student Worker - Middle/9th Reading Tutor - CIS HOT

Baylor University•Waco, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle/9th Reading Tutor provides reading support to middle school and 9th-grade students, primarily by assisting them with homework. The tutor attends periodic meetings and professional trainings, completes detailed service logs for each student, and coordinates with Communities in Schools (CIS) staff to schedule, implement, and evaluate tutoring services. The role is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students and is based at Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas in Waco, Texas. The work schedule is flexible between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employment is desired for the fall and spring.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at Baylor University and eligible for Federal Work Study.
Must speak Spanish.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and computer proficiency.
Well-groomed and professional appearance.
Ability to function in diverse job situations.
Ability to transport oneself to and from the work site.
Must complete and clear a criminal background check.
Ability to comply with University policies and maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking is listed as a plus, although the qualifications also state that the candidate must speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the CIS Volunteer Director on scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of tutoring services.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and CIS staff.
Help middle school and 9th-grade students with reading, primarily by assisting with homework.
Ensure CIS program objectives are implemented as contractually outlined.
Maintain working knowledge of CIS and district policies and procedures.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation, including detailed service logs for each student served.
Attend required CIS meetings, trainings, and other functions.
Work with local organizations or community partners and represent the University through excellent customer service.
May assist with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs, and with projects or tasks related to community projects.
May help maintain relationships with internal and external partners and provide information about community program resources and assistance.
May support outreach to the greater Waco community and prepare or present information in group or workshop settings.
Ensure confidentiality of pertinent information, comply with University policies, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of CIS and Baylor’s mission.