United Readers Mentors - Vegas Vista Academy

United Way of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is hiring United Readers Mentors to support kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Vegas Vista Academy in Southern Nevada. Using a predetermined curriculum and lesson plans, mentors work with small groups during reading intervention blocks to build literacy skills and improve reading fluency. The program aims to strengthen students’ foundational reading skills and improve third-grade reading scores. Mentors also serve as ambassadors for the United Readers Program and UWSN’s mission to provide learning opportunities and help students develop resilience and confidence as lifelong learners.

This is an onsite, part-time, temporary, grant-funded position. Mentors work approximately 28–30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with availability required from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting describes an anticipated employment period from November 2026 through May 2027, and also states that work is expected to continue 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. The position is supported in whole or in part by state funds provided by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

Mentors report in person each day to their assigned school site and may occasionally report in person to the UWSN office. The school environment may include the noise, movement, and other conditions typical of an average school setting. The role involves substantial standing, sitting, speaking, and listening, with regular lifting or movement of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or movement of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

UWSN values diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.

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 small children and ability to explain lessons and activities clearly and effectively.
• Patience and willingness to collaborate with other mentors and staff.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid, government-issued photo ID.
• Commitment to UWSN’s core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity.
• Ability to meet the position’s training, observation, evaluation, timesheet, and reporting requirements.

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 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 experience and space.
• Facilitate and score assessments.
• Review and analyze assessment and other student 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 UWSN professionally and serve as an ambassador in accordance with its policies and procedures.
• Participate in data analysis and goal setting, and meet timesheet and reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

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