Student Tutor for America Reads/America Counts (Work-study)
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Position Title Student Tutor for America Reads/America Counts (Work-study)
Academic Year 2023-2024
UIW Mission
The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes
to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their
respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding,
self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability will provide academic
math and reading tutoring support to local elementary and middle school
campuses as part of the America Reads/America Counts Federal Work-Study
Program (AR/AC Tutors). AR/AC Tutors will provide tutoring for assigned
PK-8th grade level individuals or small groups on a regular basis during the
2023-2024 academic year. Students will be assigned to a tutor by the campus
coordinator.
This position is funded by the Federal Work-Study program and is open to UIW
students who are approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-
Study Program.
Essential Functions
Assist elementary & middle school grade-level students in academic
tutoring in reading and mathematics.
Assist students in preparing for reading and math examinations,
assessments, quizzes, and academic projects to ensure the academic growth
of the individual and/or small group(s) of students.
Tutors may provide family literacy and/or mathematical activities in a
family project/event environment that provides services to families with
preschool-age children or children who are in elementary school through
middle school.
Review and support students with academic reading and math assignments and
homework;
Submit any required documents and reports in a timely manner. This may
include reports of attendance, participation, and subject matter related
to students.
Attend and participate in academic tutoring and other specialized training
provided by the Ettling Center and the participating
campus/school/district.
When necessary and if applicable, use appropriate technology or academic
tools to strengthen the teaching and learning process for the individual
student and/or small group(s).
Provide a positive and supportive academic environment.
Work with classroom instructional leaders, reading specialists, and school
and district officials/administrators to provide academic lessons and
appropriate accommodations to meet the learning style of each individual
student and/or small group.
The schedule of tutoring services will be coordinated through the campus
liaison to ensure the needs of the campus and students are met; general
time frames for tutoring may range from Monday-Friday between 7:45a-6:30p.
Some evening and weekend tutoring times may be required.
Partnering school campuses and/or districts may require a security
background check.
Communicate with all parties involved including the school/campus liaison
and the Ettling Center supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Competent and able to tutor in math and reading at the elementary and/or
middle school level.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of student and academic
information.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures.
Must be responsible and reliable in maintaining a consistent work
schedule.
Must be a positive and good role model for young children.
Must be able to provide own transportation to/from campus assignment.
The ability to speak and communicate in Spanish will be an asset but is
not required.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the
University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Current UIW student approved and eligible to participate in the Federal
Work-Study program
Required Work Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work experience working with elementary and/or middle school aged
students (preferred).
Prior experience with tutoring K-8 academic reading and math
(preferred).
Prior experience in working with a non-profit or community based
organization will be an asset (preferred).
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Work Hours
The schedule of tutoring services will be coordinated through the campus
liaison to ensure the needs of the campus and students are met; general
time frames for tutoring may range from Monday-Friday between 7:45a-6:30p.
Some evening and weekend tutoring times may be required.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1026PO
Number of Vacancies 8
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/23/2023
Position End Date (if temporary) 05/31/2024
Reports to Director-Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability
Salary undergraduates $11-$12.50/graduates $12-$13.50 hourly
Open Date 07/24/2023
Close Date 05/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national
origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity
or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited
circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed
appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts 1
Letter of Recommendation 1
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UIW student?
Yes
No
Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?
yes
no
I don't know
Do you have any experience tutoring or teaching?
Yes
No
Do you have prior non-profit experience?
Yes
No
