Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

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 MINIMIUM 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 Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 20 Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our six campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education. Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom. JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We invite you to apply your skills and experience in a way that supports excellence and rewards your contributions. Join our family and make JJC your first choice! ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security report is available at the JJC Police Department website: along with other safety information. If you would like to receive the ASR in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G-1024 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses. This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.