Student Tutor for America Reads/America Counts (Work-study)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 31 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


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.

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