Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Student Employee for the America Reads/Counts program to tutor elementary and middle school children in Reading and Math. Eligible candidates must be federal work-study participants, have a GPA of 2.5 or above, and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at JJC. The position requires reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. This role offers a flexible work schedule around class times and may involve up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for federal work-study.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Must attend a training session.

Responsibilities

• Tutor elementary and middle school aged students in Reading and Math.
• Travel to local schools or other facilities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication proficiency in English and Spanish

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Education

GPA of 2.5 or above

Enrolled in 6 credit hours at JJC

Job description

Position Title

Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid

DIVISION: Student Development

REPORTS TO: Candice Todd

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

MINIMUM PAY RATE: $16.00 per hour

(Position is FWS ONLY)

Position Summary

The America Reads/ America Counts program is offered to Federal Work Study eligible students who are interested in tutoring elementary and middle school children in various levels of Reading and Mathematics. Students are tutored at a designated site off campus.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• 1. Tutor elementary and middle school aged students in Reading and Math.
• 2. Travel to local elementary schools, local libraries, or other local off campus facility.
• 3. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Must be eligible for federal work-study
• 2. GPA of 2.5 or above
• 3. Enrolled in 6 credit hours toward your declared major at JJC
• 4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• 5. Enjoys working with children
• 6. Reliable transportation/possess valid driver's license
• 7. Must attend a training session

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• 2. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

Full Time/Part Time

Part time

Scheduled Hours

20