Reading Tutor (Detroit, MI)

Are you passionate about reading and helping others improve their literacy skills? We're looking for a dynamic and inspiring reading tutor to join our team! As a reading tutor, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of learners. You'll work one-on-one with students to help them improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and overall love of reading.

Our client is a student-centered, literacy-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 and located in Metro Detroit. They use proven methods to provide holistic, multi-sensory literacy programming to unlock the power of reading. They bring students to literacy proficiency in underperforming K-12 schools.

Job description:

Reading Tutors are trained to work one-on-one with individuals utilizing our client's Tutoring Program curriculum. Tutors work with 4-6 students per day (1 hour session per student or group) each week during school hours to improve literacy and ensure the students complete the program successfully and are able to apply the concepts learned.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Program Manager to coordinate the implementation of individualized reading programs for students.
• Turn in weekly data reports, timesheets, and other records to the Program Manager/Lead Tutor at your site.
• Interface with the Program Manager/Lead Tutor to schedule pre-tutoring testing and post-tutoring testing.
• You will report directly to the Program Manager/Lead Tutor at your assigned location.
• If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who loves reading and wants to help others develop a lifelong love of learning, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and make a difference in students' lives

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Part-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

SHIFT

Summer: Day Shift. 20 hours per week. ~4 hours per day. Monday-Friday.

School Year: Day Shift. 35 Hours Per Week. ~7 hours per day. Monday-Friday.

PAY RATE

$20 per hour

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

***Applicants must be able to work on-site in Detroit; this position is not remote and will report in person***

Tutors must exude positive energy and have an enthusiasm and passion for helping students achieve their reading goals.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

• All potential tutors will need to successfully complete a week-long training in the FAST curriculum. (You will be paid for the training).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Have at least a high school diploma and some college.
• One year tutoring experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Group medical coverage available
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Day shifts Monday-Friday
• Weekends off
• Tattum Curriculum Certification
• Paid Training
• Class room experience
• Company Computer Provided