Student Employee FWS - Family Literacy Activity Provider and/or Reading Tutor

Central Ohio Technical College; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Reading Program Student Assistant at Central Ohio Technical College in Newark provides one-on-one and small-group literacy support to elementary-age students, under BBBS and school staff supervision. The position helps students build reading confidence and positive attitudes toward learning.

As a part-time, Student Work-Study role, the assistant will work with BBBS staff and partner schools, following day-to-day instruction while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries with

Qualifications

• Current COTC student meeting Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Interest in education, youth development, literacy, mentoring or working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, dependability, encouragement and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while receiving direction from BBBS and school staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with children.
• Must complete required screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group literacy support to elementary students.
• Assist with strengthening reading skills and building confidence.
• Work under BBBS and school staff supervision to support students' positive attitudes toward learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Dependability

Professionalism

Independence

Background check

Confidentiality

Education

COTC student

Job description

Student Employee FWS - Family Literacy Activity Provider and/or Reading Tutor

Working Title: Student Employee FWS - Family Literacy Activity Provider and/or Reading Tutor

Position Type:

Position Type: Student

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only):

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $13.00

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Position Status:

Position Status: Temp

Department:

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current COTC student who meets Federal Work Study eligibility requirements.
• Interest in education, youth development, social work, literacy, mentoring, or working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, dependability, encouragement, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while receiving direction from BBBS and participating school staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries when working with children.
• Ability to successfully complete all required screening and background-check processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children through employment, volunteer activities, mentoring, tutoring, childcare, or community service.
• Coursework or career interest in education, social work, human services, psychology, child development, or a related field.

Summary of Duties:

The Reading Program Student Assistant will work directly with Big Brothers Big Sisters ( BBBS ) staff and participating schools to provide one-on-one and small-group literacy support to elementary-age students. The position assists students in strengthening reading skills, building confidence, and developing positive attitudes toward learning.

This position is ideal for a college student interested in education, youth development, social work, or another helping profession who would benefit from hands-on experience working directly with children.

The position will be under the direct supervision of COTC’s Manager of Career Development and Experiential Learning. The student will also receive day-to-day guidance and direction from Big Brothers Big Sisters and participating school staff while performing assigned program responsibilities.

Location:

Location: Newark

Work Hours:

Part-time schedule based on the student’s availability, Federal Work Study award, program needs, and participating school schedules. Work will generally occur during established school or reading-program hours.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled No

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Central Ohio Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status (past, present or future), national origin (ancestry), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent or any other basis under the law.