United Readers Mentors - Mater Academy Sahara
About The Position
United Readers Mentors work with kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Southern Nevada to strengthen literacy and reading fluency. Using a provided curriculum and lesson plans, mentors lead small-group lessons and activities during reading intervention blocks in coordination with school learning facilitators. The program aims to build students’ foundational reading skills, improve third-grade reading scores, and support students’ resilience and confidence as lifelong learners. Mentors work in person at their assigned school and may occasionally report to the United Way of Southern Nevada office. The position is part-time and temporary, supported by grant funding, with employment anticipated during the 2026–2027 school year and contingent on program requirements and available funding. The posting gives both November 2026–May 2027 and late November 2026–the end of June 2027 as anticipated employment periods.
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.
- 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.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
- Basic computer skills.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid government-issued photo ID.
- Ability to meet the position’s reporting, timesheet, training, and data-analysis and goal-setting requirements.
- Demonstrate a mission-focused approach, collaboration, accountability, integrity, innovation, and respect for diversity.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in or experience with education or a related field.
- Community- and service-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
- 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 each child’s assessed and identified needs.
- Provide children with a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Facilitate and score assessments.
- Review and analyze student assessment and other data, and set goals for students.
- Submit data consistently by the required deadlines.
- Communicate with school-site staff and UWSN program staff.
- Attend required training days and orientation sessions.
- Represent and serve as an ambassador for UWSN in accordance with its policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
