United Readers Mentors - Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School

United Way of Southern Nevada • Henderson, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

United Way of Southern Nevada is hiring United Readers Mentors to support kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School in Henderson, Nevada. Mentors use a provided curriculum, lesson plans, and training to deliver small-group literacy activities during reading intervention blocks, helping students build foundational reading skills and improve fluency. The program aims to improve third-grade reading scores and support students’ confidence and resilience as lifelong learners.

This is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded role. The posting lists an anticipated employment period of November 2026 through May 2027, while also describing work from late November 2026 through the end of June 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for approximately 28–30 hours per week. The pay rate is $20 per hour. Mentors work in person at an assigned school and may occasionally report in person to UWSN’s office. Continued employment beyond the current award period is not guaranteed and depends on program requirements and available funding.

Mentors are expected to represent UWSN professionally and demonstrate its values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and diversity. Performance is assessed through monthly informal observations and formal mid-term and end-of-year evaluations, including review of training participation, timesheets, reporting, data analysis, goal setting, and general job requirements.

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.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including substantial standing, sitting, speaking, and listening; regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

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; 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 student goals.
• Submit data by required deadlines.
• Communicate with school site staff and UWSN program staff.
• Attend required training days and orientation sessions.
• Professionally represent UWSN and follow 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