Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

Joliet Junior College; United States; Hybrid; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Student Employee for the America Reads/Counts program, focused on tutoring elementary and middle school children in Reading and Mathematics. This position is ideal for students eligible for federal work-study, who enjoy engaging with children and can maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities include tutoring at local schools and libraries, requiring reliable transportation and flexibility around class schedules. Bilingual candidates, especially in English and Spanish, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for federal work-study.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Reliable transportation/possess valid driver’s license.
• Must attend a training session.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tutoring

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Bilingual communication

Education

Enrolled in 6 credit hours towards declared major at JJC

GPA of 2.5 or above

Job description

Position Title

Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

Position Summary

The America Reads/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

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible for federal work‑study.
• GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Enrolled in 6 credit hours toward your declared major at JJC.
• 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.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Reliable transportation/possess valid driver’s license.
• Must attend a training session.

Preferred Qualifications

• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• 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.