United Readers Mentors - Mater Academy East

United Way of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is hiring a part-time, temporary, grant-funded United Readers Mentor at Mater Academy East in Las Vegas. Mentors support kindergarten-through-fifth-grade students with literacy skills and reading fluency, using a provided curriculum and lesson plans during school reading intervention blocks. Working with school learning facilitators, mentors lead small groups and help students build foundational reading skills, with the program aiming to improve third-grade reading scores in Southern Nevada. The role also represents the United Readers Program and UWSN’s mission to expand learning opportunities and help students develop resilience and confidence as lifelong learners.

The position is expected to run during the 2026–2027 school year, with employment dates described as November 2026 through May 2027 in the posting header and late November 2026 through the end of June 2027 in the position summary. Continued employment is subject to program requirements and available grant funding. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for approximately 28–30 hours per week. Pay is $20 per hour.

Mentors work in person at an assigned school and may occasionally report in person to UWSN’s office. The school environment may involve typical school-setting noise, movement, odors, and activity. The work involves substantial standing, sitting, speaking, and listening, lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 assessment and other data, and set goals for students.
• Submit data consistently by established 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