FWS Literacy Tutor - CASP (Spring)

This position is available at Community After School Program (CASP) in Norman, Oklahoma

Now hiring part time tutors to provide literacy tutoring to children ages 6-12. Orientation will be in late August with tutoring sessions set to begin September 5, 2023. Tutors will meet with 6-8 students, as schedule allows, who demonstrate below average reading scores and provide 30-minute tutoring sessions two times a week. Tutor sessions are scheduled on MTWR, with trainings on Friday, as needed. Tutors will receive administrative support in developing lesson plans based on student needs and interests. Tutors will monitor student progress by completing memo sheets of each tutoring session. 

Orientation will be provided to ensure tutors are comfortable with the curriculum being used. Additional training over various topics will be required throughout the semester, typically on Fridays, such as CPR/First Aid and How to Recognize and Report Child Abuse are offered.

Required Attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):

• Class Schedule
• Academic Transcripts

Required Education: Must be currently enrolled for the SPRING semester at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach SPRING 2024 ONE class schedule.
• Must have received and accepted a work study award for the Fall semester 

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, stoop and occasionally lift
• Ability to be involved with physical activity. 

Department Preferences:

• Responsible, dependable and reliable
• Ability to commit to a set weekly schedule and a minimum of one semester. 
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak in English.
• Enjoys working with children
• Tutoring experience preferred but not required.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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