Reading Ready First/Second Grade Tutor

Make a difference and lasting impact on 1st and/or 2nd grade students in our local community who need support to be the best readers they can be! By using a specific literacy intervention called Reading Ready, you will help students learn early literacy foundational skills. Reading Ready sessions take about 20 minutes per student. You will be assigned 3-6 students and work with each individually 3-5 times per week. No prior tutoring experience is required. All tutors will receive professional development that builds both their skills and commitment to serving the needs of their students. These professional development sessions instruct on best practices for tutors to be culturally relevant in their intervention execution and attentive to the social/emotional needs of their students. Tutors are trained to be strengths-oriented and frequently talk with their students about their progress. The positivity that tutors bring to each session and their ability to target instruction creates an environment conducive to students making large gains in their reading.

Supervisors Name & Title	Jessica Hagedorn, Faculty
Student Job Title	Reading Ready First/Second Grade Tutor
Department	College of Education – Reading Clinic
Position Funding	Department Funded
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student Employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$15.20 per hour plus a $250 scholarship per term (Level 5)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person (commute to La Grande Elementary School)
Job Duration	From October 9 to December 14, 2023, with options to continue during winter and spring terms
Type of work schedule	Flexible; tutors are required to commute to a designated La Grande Elementary School and will be assigned tutoring slots between 8-11 AM and/or 2-4 PM, 3-5 times per week
Estimated numbers of hours per week	Based on the assigned slots, typically between 3 to 10 hours per week
Promotional-focused position summary:	Make a lasting impact on 1st and 2nd-grade students in our local community as a Reading Ready Tutor at Eastern Oregon University! This role involves using a specific literacy intervention called Reading Ready to help students develop early literacy foundational skills. With professional development sessions and a supportive environment, you will build your skills while making a significant difference in the lives of young learners. Ideal for students with a passion for education and a desire to contribute to their community.
Experiential Leaning:	As a Reading Ready Tutor, you will gain hands-on experience in elementary education and literacy development. You will work with individual students, helping them to improve their reading skills through targeted instruction. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your studies to real-world teaching scenarios, enhancing your understanding of early literacy development and instructional strategies.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the College of Education – Reading Clinic and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as communication, patience, adaptability, and educational techniques, preparing you for diverse career paths in education.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	Make a difference and lasting impact on 1st and/or 2nd grade students in our local community who need support to be the best readers they can be! By using a specific literacy intervention called Reading Ready, you will help students learn early literacy foundational skills. Reading Ready sessions take about 20 minutes per student. You will be assigned 3-6 students and work with each individually 3-5 times per week. No prior tutoring experience is required. All tutors will receive professional development that builds both their skills and commitment to serving the needs of their students. These professional development sessions instruct on best practices for tutors to be culturally relevant in their intervention execution and attentive to the social/emotional needs of their students. Tutors are trained to be strengths-oriented and frequently talk with their students about their progress. The positivity that tutors bring to each session and their ability to target instruction creates an environment conducive to students making large gains in their reading.
Minimum Qualifications:	-Training and tutoring commitment begins September 29 and continues through October 6. Tutoring will begin the week of October 9 and continue until December 14, 2023. -Option to tutor during winter and spring terms will also be available. -Tutors must participate in paid training the week of September 25-29. -Schedule allows for tutoring 3-5 times (in one hour sessions) during the following times: 8 to 11 am; 2 to 4 pm -Comfortability working in a school setting and facilitating 1:1 sessions with young students -A positive attitude and growth mindset while working with students -Willingness to learn about key literacy concepts -Ability to follow written directions -Organized, timely, responsible and professional
Preferred Qualifications:	-Education major/minor students -Career interest in working with children
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	-Ability to commute to a La Grande Elementary School (~2 miles from campus) 3-5 times per week from October until winter break. Tutors will be assigned a one to two hour tutoring slot between 8-11 am and/or 2-4 pm. -Complete background check, fingerprinting, and any other requirements by the university and/or partner schools (paid for by university) -Attend ongoing 1:1 or whole group tutor meetings as requested by the Director of Tutoring Services. -Complete ~4 hour online training independently prior to tutoring -Data entry for each tutoring session -Track and submit timesheets -Submit 2-3 recordings of sessions with a student to support tutor growth and maintain program expectations -Keep tutoring materials organized and bring to each session
Required Application Material:	-Resume -Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Email Jessica Hagedorn at hagedoj@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:
Job Closing Date:	09/11/2023
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Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Reading-Ready-First-Second-Grade-Tutor.pdf