[WorkStudy] SMART Reader

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) invites applications for a Federal Work Study position with the SMART Reader program. You will work with pre-kindergarten to third-grade students to develop reading and literacy skills under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 LBCC credits, maintain satisfactory progress with a 2.0+ GPA, and have financial aid in place. Background checks and a CBR application are required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC and have financial aid in place.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress and a 2.0+ cumulative GPA.
• Fingerprint background check required; apply online via CBR and LBCC interview process.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with young children to foster a love of reading.
• Read with PCDC students as assigned and model reading enjoyment.
• Select appropriate books for PCDC students and complete daily activity logs.
• Assist Supervisor/Back up Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Child engagement

Education

Enrollment in LBCC (6+ credits)

GPA 2.0+

Financial aid eligibility

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting is for a Federal Work Study position. To be eligible for WorkStudy positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC , maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA ), and have financial aid in place.
SMART is an early literacy program that helps pre-kindergarten through third grade students in low-income schools learn to read. The SMART Reader Work Study student works with children and their teachers to develop reading/literacy skills. SMART helps provide students with the early literacy foundation they need to succeed in school and later in life.

• Building relationships with young children to build a love of reading
• Read to and with PCDC students; modeling the enjoyment of reading. Work Study students are assigned to read with the students as supervisor assigns.
• Select appropriate books with PCDC students.
• Complete daily activity logs.
• Assisting Supervisor/Back up Supervisor when needed

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Hours vary with the site.
• Work is predominantly indoors in a child care center with little to no exposure to health hazards.
• Intermittent work may be outside with possible exposure to typical Oregon weather.
• Frequent interruptions are to be expected, some individual time may be allotted with children while under the direct visual supervision of a Lead Teacher employed by the site.
• Bending, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, carrying and lifting are included in daily activities.
• Interaction with children, parents, and staff members is daily.
• Considerable amount of variable levels of concentration with frequent or constant interruptions.

Education and Experience

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC , maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, and have financial aid in place to be eligible to work in a Work Study student employee capacity at Linn-Benton Community College.
• Certificates and Licensing:
  • Must pass a fingerprint background check with Oregon’s Central Background Registry ( CBR ).
  • You must apply online at https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/Pages/cbr.aspx CBR Application in addition to requesting an interview for this job position through LBCC’s Student Employment.
• Work Study students must have a proficient level of reading, and should be able to effectively relate and work well with young children.
• Work Study students are advocates for children and have a belief that all children can learn the fundamental skills to be a reader.

Employment Requirement

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job‑related pre‑employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail]

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.