United Readers Mentors - Ruby S. Thomas Elementary School

United Way of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

United Readers Mentors work with kindergarten through fifth-grade students at an assigned Southern Nevada school, supporting literacy development and reading fluency. Using a predetermined curriculum and lesson plans in coordination with 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.

This is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded position. Mentors work on site at their assigned school, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for approximately 28–30 hours per week. The posting lists an anticipated employment period of November 2026 through May 2027 and also describes work continuing through the end of June 2027. Continued employment beyond the current award period is not guaranteed and depends on future funding.

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.
• 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, collaboration, accountability, integrity, and alignment with UWSN's values.
• Meet position expectations, including timesheet and reporting accountability, participation in data analysis and goal setting, and participation and performance in training.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or experience with education or a related field.
• Community and service mindset and willingness to learn.
• 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 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 assessment and other data, and set student goals.
• 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 for the organization 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