America Reads - Reading Mentor
Responsibilities:
- Tutor 1st and 2nd grade students in reading following a 30 minute lesson plan
- Record activities of each tutoring session on a daily log and weekly report
- Participate in monthly on-site meetings with Team Leaders
- Participate in an America Reads orientation session, a site orientation, and eight hours of Primary Training prior to the first day of tutoring
- Participate in monthly Training and Development sessions
- Mentor at least 6 hours per week, 2 to 3 hours per day, 2 to 5 days per week, according to a weekly work schedule
- Abide by the attendance policy standards regarding absences and late arrivals
- Sign up for America Reads Listserv to keep up-to-date with America Reads schedule changes and announcements
Qualifications:
- Must be a UM student
- Must have Federal Work-Study eligibility in order to be paid (interns and volunteers welcome!)
- Must make a one-semester commitment to the program and attend orientation and primary training
- Flexibility in scheduling and placement
- Available to work a minimum of six (6) hours per week
- Demonstrate ability and eagerness to work with children
Preferred but not mandatory:
- Experience with and/or coursework in multilingual, multicultural settings
- Foreign language skills
- Regular access to a car
Reading Mentors earn $10.00 per hour the first semester and are eligible for pay increases in subsequent semesters.
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