Literacy Tutor (Elementary) - Off Campus Work Study

Wisconsin History; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Local Work Study Student to tutor elementary students in literacy at Goodman Community Center in Madison. The program runs Jan 27 to Apr 29, with sessions Tue, Wed, Thur 3:00–5:00 pm. 6–10 hours per week, 10 positions available; work-study funds must cover the period.

No formal teaching background is required, training provided. Wage is $17/hour; remote work is not available. Applicants must be current UW students with sufficient work-study funds.

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting students in literacy, decoding strategies and fluency.
• Ability to communicate with sensitivity, respect, and understanding.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with elementary youth and co-tutors.
• Adaptable approach to support individual student needs and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Tutor elementary students in literacy using provided tools and activities.
• Consult with the Literacy Specialist for resources and support.
• Monitor reading growth through daily observation and group reflection.
• Select and prepare appropriate on-site literacy materials/texts.
• Model appropriate behavior and build positive relationships.
• Commit to training and tutoring for the full program duration.

Skills

Literacy support interest

Effective communication

Building positive youth relationships

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

Job No: 512238
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Goodman Community Center
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Goodman Community Center
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview

Goodman Community Center has served a diverse group of neighbors and families for 70 years. Our campus is located in the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood and most of the individuals we serve are North or East-side of Madison residents. Goodman reaches over 30,000 people annually through programming for children/youth ages 3 to 18, food pantry and meal services, a fitness center and exercise classes, community meeting spaces, and programming for older adults. Goodman’s mission is to strengthen lives and secure futures. Our vision is to support a community that's thriving because everyone is valued, feels safe, and has the resources they need to be successful.

Goodman's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is core to who we are as an organization. We prioritize recruiting and retaining BIPOC professionals, aiming for authentic engagement with households of diverse backgrounds.

Anticipated Start Date

January 27th, 2027

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable)

April 29th, 2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week

Minimum: 6 Maximum:10

Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Students MUST be available for these days and times on a consistent basis, in order to fully comprehend training materials and build rapport with assigned elementary students. Exceptions can be made for brief vacations, exams, etc.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum

Minimum: $17.00

Number of Positions

10

Qualifications

• No formal background in education or tutoring required - training and ongoing support is provided
• Work study REQUIRED.
• Students must be sure that they have enough workstudy to cover the semester (6 hours per week, at $17/hour, January 27th through April 30th). Goodman can NOT pay wages once a student no longer has WorkStudy funds in UW account.
• Must be open to working with elementary youth individually and in small groups
• Background check free of convictions for serious offenses, as required by Goodman Community Center

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Interest in supporting students in literacy; specifically reading decoding strategies and fluency skills
• Ability to effectively communicate sensitivity, respect, and understanding of the needs of struggling students
• Ability to establish and maintain a trusting and positive working relationship with elementary youth and co-tutors
• Ability to be adaptive/flexible in your approach to best support student's individual needs and strengths

Position Summary/Job Duties

In partnership with other trained tutors, use provided tools and activities to tutor elementary students in literacy

Consult with Goodman Literacy Specialist for resources and support with struggling students

Monitor student reading growth through daily observation and group conversation/ reflection

Select and prepare appropriate on-site literacy materials/ texts based on student's most pressing reading needs

Model appropriate behavior and build positive relationships

Commit to the entire duration of the program, including attending all training and tutoring sessions.

First 6 weeks of the program are seminar (training as a large group), and the last 8 weeks is practicum, where tutors continue to train while working with youth.

Physical Demands

Classroom based work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Advertised: October 22, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Applications close: January 20, 2027 11:55 PM Central Standard Time