United Readers Mentors - Betsy Rhodes Elementary School

United Way of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

United Readers Mentors support kindergarten-through-fifth-grade students in Southern Nevada by helping improve literacy skills and reading fluency. Using a predetermined curriculum, lesson plans, and guidance from school learning facilitators, mentors lead small-group lessons and activities during reading intervention blocks. The program aims to build foundational reading skills and improve third-grade reading scores while helping students develop resilience and confidence as lifelong learners.

Mentors work at an assigned school site during the school day, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for approximately 28–30 hours per week. The position is part-time, temporary, and grant-funded. The posting lists an anticipated employment period of November 2026 through May 2027, and also states that work is expected 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. Mentors report in person to their designated school daily and may occasionally report to the UWSN office.

This role serves as an ambassador for the United Readers Program and United Way of Southern Nevada. Mentors are expected to work collaboratively with students, school staff, fellow mentors, and UWSN program staff, and to uphold UWSN’s values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity.

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 or experience with 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 using Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid government-issued photo ID.
• Commitment to shared goals and UWSN’s core values, including accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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