Volunteer to teach kids to read

Volunteer Role Description

Title: In-Person Literacy Tutor Volunteer

Minimum Commitment: Two days per week. 4-6 hours per week for school year (October-May) and September training

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Role Description: The Literacy Tutor fosters a mentor/mentee relationship with students through structured weekly reading/literacy tutoring sessions and is responsible for attending training sessions, preparing for each tutoring session for their students, and using technology to record session notes and volunteer hours.

Responsibilities:

• Attend 20-25 hours per year of required training
• Commit to a consistent weekly tutoring schedule for full school year (October-May)
• Arrive at an adequate time to prepare for each tutoring session
• Develop positive tutoring and mentoring relationships with students
• Follow guidelines for implementing the 1:1 structured tutoring sessions in alignment with the East Side Learning Center (ESLC) tutoring curriculum
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with ESLC employees and other tutors
• Respond promptly to communication from ESLC employees
• Accept feedback based on observations and implement recommendations
• Accurately and promptly complete session logs and electronic entries
• Bring questions and concerns about responsibilities or students to site coordinator
• Read and adhere to the ESLC Volunteer Handbook, and all policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of background checks (cost covered by ESLC)
• Speak, read, and write English fluently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply a variety of literacy tutoring techniques
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgement, and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and use technology and access AARP Hub webpages
• Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Must be 17 years or older

East Side Learning Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.