Literacy Tutor at Pathways: Federal Work Study position Pathways

Montserrat College-Art Gallery; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA seeks a part-time student worker to host reading activities and read-alouds for children aged 2.9 to 5 within the Pathways department. The role is a Federal Work-Study position with a $15.00 hourly wage.

Key duties include selecting books, leading read-aloud sessions during school hours, and applying Visual Thinking Strategies to engage young learners while working both independently and with the team.

Qualifications

• Requirements: Federal Work-Study student eligibility
• Proof of current physical (within last year) on file or scheduled
• Proof of MMR vaccine

Responsibilities

• Choose books as part of pre-work for read-alouds
• Run read-alouds for students aged 2.9-5 during school hours (7:30 am to 1pm)
• Use Visual Thinking Strategies to engage students (What’s going on in this picture? What makes you say that? What more can we find?)

Job description

Department:

Pathways

Hours needed each week:

5

Requirements:

Students must be a Federal Work-Study student

Federal Work-Study is a need-based, federally funded program administered by Montserrat College of Art. A student’s eligibility is determined through the Student Financial Services office with the help of documents like the FAFSA. As such, this role is intended to support students who have been awarded FWS funding as part of their financial aid package. Students are not allowed to work during their class time even if the class is cancelled, is let out early, or starts late.

Students must provide proof of a current physical (within the last year) on file OR prove that there is one scheduled for the coming year, and students must provide proof of an MMR vaccine.

Records of physicals and vaccination are frequently found by going on to your doctor’s portal or calling your doctor’s office.

Expected Duration of Job:

Spring 2025

Pay:

$15.00

Summary Statement

Hosting reading activities and read-alouds for students 2.9-5 years old at Pathways.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Choose books as part of pre-work for read-alouds in the classroom
• Run read-alouds for students ages 2.9-5 during school hours (7:30 am to 1pm daily)
• Use Visual Thinking Strategies to engage students (What’s going on in this picture? What makes you say that? What more can we find?)

Learning Outcomes:

• Ability to work independently and on a deadline
• Ability to collaborate with others on various ideas and projects
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Takes ownership of work duties and responsibilities, ensures they are completed accurately and on time.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Candidates should be comfortable walking into a warm and enthusiastic environment where students are still learning about personal boundaries. This role requires interaction with a diverse population of children 2.9-5 years of age in one classroom. It is common for students to express excitement physically, such as running up for hugs. While they are learning about physical boundaries, candidates should be prepared for these spontaneous moments as part of the daily work environment.

Number of Positions:

At least 1, multiple positions have the potential to be made available based on the quality of the pool of applicants.

Contact Person Name:

Emma Oliver, Student Employment Coordinator for initial interest/interview. Pathways would love students to tour after the interviews are completed.