Federal Work Study - Literacy Intervention Tutor, Reading Partners

About the position

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! About Reading Partners Reading Partners is a national education nonprofit working with Title I elementary schools to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. For more information, visit . The Online Literacy Tutor Role Reading Partners is seeking responsible, patient, and motivated Federal Work Study students to support our one-on-one tutoring program. Using Reading Partners’ scripted, evidence-based curriculum, Online Literacy Tutors use our digital curriculum to work one-on-one with students via our online tutoring platform, using video conferencing. Online Literacy Tutors will provide tutoring for the Los Angeles, California area and will be paired with students receiving tutoring at our partner school sites in Los Angeles. Tutoring with Reading Partners requires absolutely no experience, as we provide all the necessary materials and the ongoing training and support of a Reading Partners’ team member who is on-site with the students. The Federal Work Study Online Literacy Tutor will work one-on-one with elementary school students at one or more of our partner schools in the Los Angeles Area using Reading Partners' online tutoring platform. Follow the Reading Partners' Connects, structured curriculum. Review session notes prior to each lesson and complete notes after each session.

Responsibilities

  • Work one-on-one with elementary school students at one or more of our partner schools in the Los Angeles Area using Reading Partners' online tutoring platform.
  • Follow the Reading Partners' Connects, structured curriculum.
  • Review session notes prior to each lesson and complete notes after each session.

Requirements

  • Eligible for Federal Work Study
  • Passionate about early literacy and supporting young learners
  • Commit to a consistent tutoring schedule during school hours (Monday - Thursday, approximately 8 am - 3 pm local time with limited after school sessions available). Preference is given to students who can commit to the full program year (through May/June).
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality is a must!
  • Federal Work Study students typically commit to up to 10 hours per week
  • Each tutoring session is a little over one hour
  • Attend a Reading Partners tutor orientation before working with students
  • Sign-off on Reading Partners' Liability Waiver and Media Release and follow our Tutor Code of Conduct
  • Complete and pass a background check (paid for by Reading Partners)
  • Maintain a positive attitude toward learning, diversity, and students
  • Be open to feedback and coaching.
  • Have patience and empathy for students while holding high expectations
  • Be able to interact effectively with students
  • Be responsive and center the students’ learning needs: Get to know the students and honor their experiences. Regularly look for opportunities to listen to and learn from students
  • Invest in students’ success and support students in achieving their full potential
  • Avoid making assumptions or letting assumptions influence your interactions with students
  • Use affirming language that validates the student’s feelings and/or experiences in and outside of the reading center
  • Remain open and engaged when interacting with tutor and student read aloud texts and Reading Partners’ social emotional learning curriculum
  • Exercise patience while working with young learners
  • Remain flexible around changes that may occur to the schedule that are outside of Reading Partners’ control
  • Have access to reliable, password protected wifi, PC, Mac, or Chromebook computer with a functioning webcam and microphone.
  • Remote role open to California residence only

Benefits

  • Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
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