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Online Literacy Tutor

Oakland University
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Online Literacy Tutor

Position Description

 

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. 

 

Currently, we are seeking online, remote tutors to work with our national partner, Brilliant Detroit. 

 

The Online Literacy Tutor Role

We are seeking responsible, patient, and motivated volunteers to support our one-on-one tutoring program online, remote. Using Reading Partners’ scripted, evidence-based curriculum, Literacy Tutors use our digital curriculum to work one-on-one with Detroit-based students online. 

 

Tutoring requires absolutely no experience, as we provide all the necessary materials and the ongoing training and support of a site coordinator.

 

Key Responsibilities 

Work one-on-one with Kindergarten-5th grade, elementary school students at one or more of our partner schools using Reading Partners' evidence-based, structured curriculum. Review session notes prior to each lesson and complete session notes after each lesson. 

 

Skills, Qualifications and Other 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, 4-7 PM). Preference is given to students who can commit to the full program year (through May). Consistent attendance and punctuality is a must! 
  • Federal Work Study students typically commit to up to 12 hours per week
  • Each tutoring session is a little over one hour
  • Attend a tutor orientation before working with students
  • Complete and pass a background check 
  • 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 Brilliant Detroit’s control
  • Have access to reliable, password protected wifi, PC, Mac, or Chromebook computer with a functioning webcam and microphone. 

 

Wage

$18/hour

 

Desired Length of Commitment

Full academic year (October to April)

Must have a current year Federal College Work Study award.