United Readers Mentors - Betsy Rhodes Elementary School

United Way of Southern Nevada Inc • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

United Way of Southern Nevada is hiring a United Readers Mentor to support kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Betsy Rhodes Elementary School in Southern Nevada. Mentors use a predetermined curriculum and lesson plans, in coordination with school learning facilitators, to lead small-group activities during reading intervention blocks. The program aims to strengthen students’ foundational literacy and fluency, increase reading proficiency, and improve third-grade reading scores. Mentors also serve as ambassadors for the United Readers Program and UWSN, helping students address learning gaps and build confidence as lifelong learners.

This is an on-site, part-time, temporary, grant-funded role. The listed availability is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for approximately 28–30 hours per week. The posting describes the anticipated employment period as November 2026 through May 2027, and elsewhere says work is expected from late November 2026 through the end of June 2027. Continued employment is subject to program requirements and available funding and is not guaranteed beyond the current award period. Mentors work in person at an assigned school and may occasionally report in person to UWSN’s office.

The position pays $20.00 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be available during the school day, have reliable transportation, and hold a valid government-issued photo ID. Candidates should be interested in education or a related field, have a community and service mindset, be willing to learn, and be able to work patiently and collaboratively with young children, mentors, and staff. Basic computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office are required. Experience with young children and child development is encouraged but not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform duties during the school day and work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Interest in education or a related field, a community and service mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Desire to work with small children and ability to explain lessons and activities clearly and effectively.
• Patience and ability to collaborate with other mentors and staff.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid government-issued photo ID.
• Commitment to shared goals and UWSN’s core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity.
• Ability to seek and share knowledge, take a collaborative approach to issues, and act with integrity, strong ethics, accountability, and transparency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with young children and child development is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead student groups using the provided curriculum, lesson plans, and training.
• Develop and lead age- and content-appropriate activities based on children’s assessed needs.
• Provide a safe and respectful learning environment for children.
• Facilitate and score assessments.
• Review and analyze student assessment and other data, and set goals for students.
• Submit data consistently by required deadlines.
• Communicate with school-site staff and UWSN program staff.
• Attend required training days and orientation sessions.
• Represent UWSN professionally and act as an ambassador in accordance with its policies and procedures.
• Participate in data analysis, goal setting, training, observations, and reporting requirements as part of performance evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED