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English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh (Work-Study Only)

Chatham University

#Mentoring #Zoom #Literacy #Adult Education #College and Career Readiness #Classroom Aide #Federal Work Study #Instructional Experience

Quick overview

The aide provides one-on-one and small-group instructional support for adult students in English Language Learning or GED preparation classes. Responsibilities include monitoring Zoom sessions, leading short class portions, and documenting students' postsecondary goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and be confirmed for a Federal Work Study award. Experience with language learning or working with diverse populations is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsMentoringClassroom ManagementTutoringZoomInstructional SupportGED PreparationEnglish Language Learning

Job description

We value our students!
If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Name of position: English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh (Work-Study Only) Classification of position: Reading tutor Name of the department: Literacy Pittsburgh Location: 411 Seventh Ave Ste.
525, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Name of supervisor: Luke Fredland, Program Manager, College and Career Readiness, lfredland@literacypittsburgh.org Pay rate: $11/hour Employment dates: 8/24/2026 - 5/3/2027 Purpose The work study student supports the mission of “Better Lives Through Learning” by building our agency’s capacity to provide 1-1 and small-group support for adult students.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building relationships, communication skills, and instructional experience with a diverse range of adult students and colleagues.
Role Responsibilities Work study responsibilities include: Serving as a classroom aide for an online (Zoom) or in-person English Language Learning or GED preparation class.
Most classes are held 2x/week for 2-2.5 hours Classroom aides may: Support students 1-1 or in small groups with provided classwork and lessons Support students with in-class individual and group work Monitor the Zoom chat and waiting room Lead a short portion of the class Work with students 1-1 in 20-30 minute mentoring sessions to learn more about and document their career, college, and or/postsecondary goals During the first week of the work study placement, the student will complete required trainings to prepare for tutoring students including but not limited to: Tutor Training, ELL training, ABE training, College/Career Pathways Checklist training, and Literacy Pittsburgh Policies and Procedures The work study student will check in weekly with the Manager of Auxiliary Programs The work study student can expect to engage with Literacy Pittsburgh students for 4-8 hours a week and spend ~1-2 hours a week preparing lessons and reviewing student work Schedule Dependent on your university’s work study award Literacy Pittsburgh class schedules typically require either M/W Morning/Afternoon or T/Th Morning/Afternoon availability.
Some opportunities may take place M/W or T/Th evenings.
Some positions may be fully remote, while others are hybrid Candidate Requirements Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree Must be confirmed to received a Federal Work Study award Demonstrated commitment to Literacy Pittsburgh’s values Past experience with language learning, teaching, and/or working with diverse populations a plus Questions?
Contact Luke Fredland, Program Manager, College and Career Readiness at lfredland@literacypittsburgh.org with any questions.
Our people make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and positive place to learn.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in the values that guide our day-to-day work.
We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect a diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, past experience with poverty or homelessness, or prior contact with the juvenile, criminal justice, or child welfare systems.
All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time.
Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year.
Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.
Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence.
We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people.
Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful.
They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh (Work-Study Only)

English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh (Work-Study Only)

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