Reading/Math Tutor - Superior School District

Universities of Wisconsin; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Reading/Math Tutor for UW-Superior's off-campus Work Study program. This student hourly role supports elementary students in reading and math through small group or one-on-one tutoring during school hours.

The position offers 5–15 hours per week with a fixed $11.00/hour wage and requires eligibility for Work Study. Training and ongoing collaboration with classroom staff are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the University of Wisconsin and eligible for the Work Study Program.
• Demonstrate competent tutoring skills in curriculum subject areas K-5.
• Demonstrate mature judgment in making student behavior management strategies.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain rapport and maintain appropriate communications with students and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate children and build student self-esteem through positive interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Follows teacher/administration directives to deliver tutoring services to individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials and/or participate in activities.
• Assists staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or content-level skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Instructs students on operation and care of equipment used for tutorial purposes.
• Assists the students in the library, in the classroom, or in other settings.
• Follows directions of instructional staff in monitoring student progress and assists in administering student assessments as needed.
• Follows teacher instructions in assisting in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Capable on a continuous basis: standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, stopping, twisting; repetitive movement of both hands and feet; seeing with both near and far visual acuity.
• Capable on a frequent basis: walking and moving; climb stairs
• Capable on an occasional basis: pushing; pulling; lifting to 25# floor to waist, waist to shoulders and shoulders to overhead

Skills

Work Study Eligible

K-5 Tutoring

Behavior Management

Student Rapport

Motivate Children

Job description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students

Position Title:

Reading/Math Tutor - Superior School District

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Location: School District of Superior
Hours: 5-15/week; flexible schedule
Job Goal: Tutor elementary school students in small groups or 1:1 during school hours to improve reading math abilities. This may include reading to and with students, playing educational games, and assisting with math skills. Working with the classroom teacher; establish a communication process to report student progress.

$11.00/hour wage rate

This is a UW-Superior Off-Campus Work Study position. You must be eligible for Work Study in order to work in this position.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in the University of Wisconsin and eligible for the Work Study Program.
• Demonstrate competent tutorial skills in curriculum subject areas K-5.
• Demonstrate mature judgment in making student behavior management strategies.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain good rapport and maintain appropriate communications with students and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate children and build student self-esteem through positive interpersonal relationships.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows teacher/administration directives to deliver tutoring services to individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials and/or participate in activities.
• Assists staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or content-level skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Instructs students on operation and care of equipment used for tutorial purposes.
• Assists the students in the library, in the classroom, or in other settings.
• Follows directions of instructional staff in monitoring student progress and assists in administering student assessments as needed.
• Follows teacher instructions in assisting in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Capable on a continuous basis: standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, stopping, twisting; repetitive movement of both hands and feet; seeing with both near and far visual acuity.
• Capable on a frequent basis: walking and moving; climb stairs
• Capable on an occasional basis: pushing; pulling; lifting to 25# floor to waist, waist to shoulders and shoulders to overhead

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate based on arrest or conviction record.

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.