Pre-School & Elementary Reading & Literacy Tutor

Dallas Theological Seminary Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Theological Seminary Inc is seeking a Pre-school & Elementary Reading & Literacy Tutor in Dallas, TX. This part-time role supports individual or small groups, plans activities, and tracks progress to improve reading skills.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is preferred. DTS students enrolled at half-time may apply; candidates should be ready to work with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; teaching experience preferred.
• Current DTS student registered at least half-time.
• Ability to work with parents and supervisors; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and activities per student needs.
• Conduct assessments to track progress.
• Support students in understanding key concepts.
• Provide feedback to students and parents.
• Collaborate with parents and supervisor to improve performance.
• Stay updated with state standards for language arts.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Communication

Customer service

Patience

Adaptability

Time management

Tech literacy

MS Office

Google Suite

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Educational software

Job description

Pre-School & Elementary Reading & Literacy Tutor# Candidate Portal Home## Pre-School & Elementary Reading & Literacy TutorApply: Dallas, TX: Part time: Posted 15 Days Ago: JR100011**The mission of Dallas Theological Seminary as a professional, graduate-level school is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide.****For more information, read more about our mission** **here** **and also** **read** **or** **hear** **about our core values.****Job Summary**The Pre-school & Elementary Reading & Literacy Tutor will oversee the individual or small group assistance of preschool age to elementary age students in order to help them gain a better understanding of reading concepts. This tutor may also provide parenting workshops, summer reading list, and other literacy programs to help facility enhanced mastery of the English language for the entire family. **Key Responsibilities:*** Develop lesson plans and activities based on student/student group needs.* Conduct assessments (tests/quizzes) to track progress.* Work with students to help them understand key concepts and assist students in the areas they find difficult.* Provide students with positive and constructive feedback.* Offer feedback on progress to student’s parents/teachers where appropriate.* Recognize and adapt to different learning styles and student preferences.* Stay up to date with state standards for language arts and reading competency.* Collaborate effectively with parents and the supervisor to increase student performances.* Any other duties assigned **Required Qualifications*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.* Proven work experience as a tutor or similar role.* Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with children and parents.* Initiative in creating reading lessons that spark student interest and promote educational growth.* Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize learning approaches for each individual student.* Ability to take constructive feedback from the supervisor and parents.* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google suite, and related software.* Functions well in a high-paced environment.* Ability to learn and work with new computer systems and digital platforms.* Attention to detail and organization.* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.* Adjusts easily to changes in priorities, circumstances, or direction.**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree required.* Teaching experience/related degree preferred.**Position Requirements:*** Candidate must be a current DTS student registered at least half-time (5 credit hours if graduate student. 3 credit hours if PhD student).* Candidate must have completed FAFSA annually. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will help to determine the candidate's eligibility for this federal work-study position.* Must select a course schedule that is conducive to the requirements of the role (approved by Supervisor)**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for a prolonged period.* Ability to stand or walk for a prolonged period.* Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. **Wage Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly**Dallas Theological Seminary was founded out of a desire to preserve the centrality of the Bible and its authority as the theological foundation for pastors and teachers to serve the Lord’s church. Throughout the decades, DTS has pursued the goals of our founders by preparing God’s servants for ministry that now encompasses the earth.