For 20 years Powerful Schools has provided innovative reading, writing, and after school classes in partnership with S. Seattle elementary schools. The programs include reading intervention for struggling readers, writers workshop for teachers & students, arts infused into core curriculum, an array of after school classes that extend the learning day, and family literacy engagement activities. Powerful Schools has received national recognition for its program results.
Candidates for this unbelievable opportunity and experience must be a very special kind of student. Before applying, familiarize yourself with this organization.
Job Title: Elementary Student Tutor - Literacy Reader
Rate of Pay: $14/hour
Job location: 3401 Rainier Ave. South – Suite C
Seattle, WA 98144
Position Reports to: Extended day director-Debbie McGibbon
Job Description:
Work one on one with 1-2 students during 1/2 hour blocks in homework center twice per week
Tutor elementary students using approved curriculum: 20 minutes of lessons, 10 minutes of reading
Meet with extended day director on weekly basis
Support Family Literacy Nights and curriculum night where needed
Communication with parents and teachers regarding student achievement
Complete evaluation form at the end of the year with concerns and suggestions for program improvement
Assist with program presentation and student projects
Assist in after school classes where needed
Qualifications:
Minimum GPA of 2.8
Must be available to work a minimum of 8 hours and up to 20 hours/week and primarily during weekday after school hours.
Must be work study eligible (e-mail the Director of Student Financial Services (SFS)-Angela Hedwall: ahedwall@aii.edu to verify this prior to applying for this position)
Must be trustworthy, dependable, punctual, mature, patient and have strong reading skills
Criminal background check is required.
Once you have cleared work study eligibility through Angela Hedwall in SFS, apply by sending a copy of your resume to Debbie McGibbon at Powerful Schools at debbie@powerfulschools.org
"On the Subject Line, enter: "Resume - Work Study Reading Tutor" when you e-mail your resume.
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