United Readers Mentors - Ruby S. Thomas Elementary School
About The Position
United Readers Mentors help kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Southern Nevada build literacy skills and improve reading fluency. Using a predetermined 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 strengthen students’ foundational reading skills and improve third-grade reading proficiency, while supporting UWSN’s mission to provide learning opportunities and help children develop resilience and confidence as lifelong learners. This is an on-site, part-time, temporary, grant-funded position at an assigned school. Mentors work Monday through Friday during the school day, approximately 28–30 hours per week, and may occasionally report in person to the UWSN office. Employment is anticipated during the 2026–2027 school year and is contingent on program requirements and available funding; continued employment beyond the current award period is not guaranteed. The position pays $20 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform duties during the school day.
- 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.
- Ability to meet position requirements, including timesheet and reporting accountability, participation in data analysis and goal setting, and participation and performance in training days.
- Exhibit UWSN values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity.
- Work toward shared goals, seek and share knowledge, and take a collaborative approach to addressing issues.
- Act with integrity and strong ethics, and be accountable and transparent with stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in or experience with education or a related field, a community and service mindset, and willingness to learn.
- Experience with young children and child development is encouraged but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead student groups according to 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 experience and space.
- Facilitate and score assessments.
- Review and analyze student assessment and other data, and set goals accordingly.
- 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 as an ambassador and follow its policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
