University Tutor (Work-Study) – Reading Help

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Reads employees tutor elementary school students who are reading below grade level, working with children individually or in small groups. Tutors are assigned to a specific site and work off-campus, partnering with six sites in the Salt Lake City School District.

Tutors are expected to complete required trainings, provide their own transportation to sites, and set their own regular weekly schedules within 4–19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be awarded Federal Work Study.
• Have completed at least one year at the University of Utah by the time position begins
• Must be in good standing with the University of Utah academically and in conduct
• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Shows commitment to campus and community through involvement

Responsibilities

• Complete required trainings and orientation.
• Transportation: tutors must provide their own transportation to and from their assigned school site.
• Scheduling: tutors set their own regular weekly schedules within the available tutoring hours of the site.
• Commitment: tutors must work at least 4 hours per week on at least 2 days and cannot exceed 19 hours per week.
• Consistency: commit to working with Utah Reads for at least one school year unless graduating mid-year.
• Community partnership: comply with site rules and guidelines.

Education

Federal Work Study

One year at University of Utah

Good academic standing

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Community involvement

Job description

Utah Reads employees tutor elementary school students who are reading below grade level, working with children individually or in small groups. Tutors are assigned to a specific site and work off-campus, partnering with six sites in the Salt Lake City School District.

Tutors are expected to complete required trainings, provide their own transportation to sites, and set their own regular weekly schedules within 4–19 hours per week.