We're hiring: Elementary Literacy Tutors

Open Position: Rising Readers 2022 Literacy and Enrichment Tutor (Full-Day)

Number of positions available: 40

Job Description:

In partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Rising Readers focuses on preventing summer reading and learning loss for approximately 400 rising first through third-grade students who have been identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP). The Rising Readers Full Day Literacy Tutor is responsible for assisting the lead teacher in helping our rising 1st - 3rd grader English Language Learners increase their fundamental literacy skills through the use of the provided A2i curriculum.

Time Commitment:

- Monday through Thursday, June 20th to August 4th (8:30am-3:30pm)

- One week break from July 4th - July 8th

- Tutor Orientation and Training

- 3 hours, June 16th (time TBD)

Qualifications:

- Current Instructional Assistants or students seeking a degree in a subject related to Education

- Desire to work with elementary-age English Language Learners to improve their English proficiency

- Background in literacy, educational theory, and practical application

- Prior experience working with children

- Flexibility and patience

- Cultural competence

Tutor Duties include but are not limited to the following:

- Communicate with your assigned Lead Teacher to establish summer goals

- Facilitate group activities as instructed by the Lead Teacher, monitor student progress, and evaluate whole-child performance to determine student achievement

- They also Assist Lead Tutor with assessing students and creating lesson plans by navigating on the A2i Afterschool online platform

- Lead a small group of 5 students in targeted tutoring for 8 hours/week

- Attend and participate in orientation and curriculum training

- Substitute for Lead Teacher in the case of their absence

- Communicate upcoming absences with your Lead Teacher and Site Coordinator with as much advanced notice as possible

Compensation and Benefits

- $3,000 stipend (Paid in 2 installments)

- $500 bonus available at end of program, based on attendance, student retention and performance

- Allowed up to one absence without penalty – any further absences will result in a deduction of payment

- Professional development opportunity in TESOL and Multicultural Education

- Over 160 hours of hands-on classroom experience

- Networking opportunities with Education professionals in the area

How to apply:

Please contact Julia Bulinska at jbulinska@ihclt.org, International House’s Director of Education and Workforce Development, for application information or for more information about the Rising Readers program.