United Readers Mentors - Mater Academy East

United Way of Southern Nevada Inc • Las Vegas, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is hiring a United Readers Mentor to support kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Southern Nevada with literacy skills and reading fluency. Using a predetermined curriculum and lesson plans, mentors conduct small-group lessons and activities during reading intervention blocks in coordination with school learning facilitators. The program aims to build foundational reading skills, improve third-grade reading scores, and help students develop resilience and confidence as lifelong learners. Mentors also serve as ambassadors for the program and UWSN.

This is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded role based at Mater Academy East in Las Vegas. Mentors work onsite at their assigned school, with occasional in-person reporting to UWSN’s office as required. The stated availability is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for approximately 28–30 hours per week. The posting gives an anticipated employment period of November 2026 through May 2027, and elsewhere describes work from late November 2026 through the end of June 2027, subject to program requirements and available funding. Continued employment beyond the current award period is not guaranteed. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

Applicants must be able to work during the school day. Mentors will receive training and orientation and will be informally observed monthly and formally evaluated mid-term and toward the end of the school year. Evaluation includes observations, timesheet and reporting accountability, participation in data analysis and goal setting, training participation and performance, and general position requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform duties during the school day and work Monday through Friday from 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 young 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 using Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid government-issued photo ID.
• Demonstrate a mission-focused approach, strive to achieve shared goals, and exhibit UWSN’s values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity.
• Seek and share knowledge, collaborate to address issues, and focus on shared goals.
• Act with integrity and strong ethics, represent UWSN’s values and purpose, and be accountable and transparent with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with young children and child development is encouraged but not required.
• Experience or interest in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead student groups according to the provided curriculum, lesson plans, and training.
• Develop and lead age- and content-appropriate activities based on each child’s assessed and identified needs.
• Provide children with a safe and respectful learning experience and space.
• Facilitate and score assessments.
• Review and analyze student assessment and other data, and set goals for students.
• Submit data consistently by applicable deadlines.
• Communicate with school-site staff and UWSN program staff.
• Attend required training days and orientation sessions.
• Represent UWSN professionally and act as a program ambassador in accordance with UWSN policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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