Student - Reading Partners Literacy Tutor (Work Study Only)

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking student employees to fill the role of Literacy Tutor for our partner organization Reading Partners. Reading Partners is a national education nonprofit working with Title I elementary schools to provide kindergarten to fourth-grade students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. We are a data driven, evidence-based program. Regular assessments and rigorous studies prove our curriculum is highly effective at improving students' reading skills. Reading Partners is looking for in-person and virtual tutors to serve our students with weekly one-on-one tutoring. Tutoring with Reading Partners requires no teaching experience, as we provide initial training, all necessary materials and ongoing support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work one-on-one with an elementary school student(s) at one of our partner schools or online via our RP Connects tutoring platform.
• Prepare for lessons using the materials provided.
• Follow Reading Partners' structured, digital curriculum.
• Establish meaningful relationships and support students' Social Emotional Learning (SEL) development while tutoring and mentoring students in the area of literacy.
• Support Program team members in conducting student assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
• Work study part of financial aid package
• Students with work study may be prioritized
• Complete a mandatory background check, which may require completing an in-person fingerprinting appointment.
• Be responsive and center the students' learning needs:
• Look for opportunities to listen to and learn from students.
• Avoid making assumptions or letting assumptions influence your interactions with students.
• Use affirming language that validates the student's feelings and/or experiences in and outside of the reading center.
• Remain open and engaged when interacting with diverse texts and Reading Partners' social emotional learning curriculum.
• Exercise patience while working with young learners.
• Commit to your student(s) and tutoring schedule.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Able to commit 5-20 hours per week.

Learning Outcomes:

• Literacy tutoring
• Mentorship skills
• Time management
• Organization
• Public Speaking

Work Schedule: Reading Partners offers flexible hours by working closely with tutors to determine optimum tutoring schedules, with sessions running Monday through Friday during the school day (8am-3pm).

Program Dates: September/October - May/June

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

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