Lewis & Clark College·Portland, Oregon
The Reading Tutor will provide one-on-one and small-group literacy instruction to elementary students to strengthen their reading skills and confidence. They will also collaborate with teachers to align tutoring goals and track student progress throughout the academic term.
Provide one-on-one and small-group reading instruction to elementary students Support students in practicing reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development Encourage and motivate students to build confidence and persistence as readers Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to align tutoring with literacy goals Prepare and organize reading materials or activities as needed Track and report on student progress Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment Serve as a positive role model for students SCHEDULE Work shifts available between 8am-4:45pm Monday-Friday. Student must be able to work between 4-10 hours per week Transportation to and from Markham Elementary is required, not provided RATE OF PAY $16.80 / hour WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT Federal Work Study required The three core competencies gained through this role include: Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal Leadership: Motivate, guide, and support others to achieve a common goal. Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments. Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. (https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance) Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Eligibility to Work In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
Applicants must be students eligible for Federal Work Study and have the ability to provide their own transportation to Markham Elementary. The role requires a commitment of 4-10 hours per week during school hours.
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