Job no: 502336
Department: Education Health & Society College
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Student
Categories: Other
Job Title:
Student Master 2 Undergrad
Salary/Grade:$12.50 – $14.00 / hrHours per Week:Up to 22Duration of Appointment:Up to one yearJob Summary:
America Reads is a federal tutoring program that allows Miami students, who qualify for Federal College Work Study, to assist children in the local community improve their reading skills. Miami has developed partnerships with several local schools and organizations in an effort to provide one-on-one support and assistance for children in grades K-6 in the areas of reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary. Our partners are located throughout Butler and Hamilton Counties. No previous tutoring experience is necessary. All majors/career paths can apply.
Applicants must commit to at least one semester of service but preferably an academic year or more. If recommended for hire by the Learning Lab, you will be required to pass a State of Ohio criminal background check through the Miami University Police Department before being hired. The cost of the background check will be covered by the Learning Lab.
Essential Duties:
• Tutors will develop a meaningful and positive relationship with tutees, partner schools/organizations and other tutors while demonstrating a solid commitment to improvement of tutees skills.
• Tutors are expected maintain regular communication with teachers or other supervisors at their school or community site, other tutors, and the program coordinator.
• Tutors will adhere to all CEHS, Miami University, and tutoring site guidelines and regulations at all times, especially dress code and safety protocols.
• Tutors are expected to show up on time each week for their scheduled sessions.
• Tutors must commit to one semester of service but preferably an academic year or more.
• If recommended for hire by the Learning Lab, you will be required to pass a State of Ohio criminal background check through the Miami University Police Department before being hired. The cost of the background check will be covered by the Learning Lab.
• Tutors may be required to attend trainings throughout the year.
• Tutors will be required to travel to the American Reads/America Counts worksites.
Work assignments require advanced knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Some independent judgment or initiative.
A considerable knowledge of the work process as obtained through on-the-job training.
May involve supervisory responsibilities for an activity of limited scope.
May require a significant amount of physical exertion, adverse hour, or working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
• All applicants must be eligible for federal work study.
• Tutors must be available either during the regular school day 8:00am – 3:00pm for at least 2 hour time blocks or during after school hours of 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
• Applicants should have a desire to make a difference in the lives of local children in surrounding communities.
Applicants recommended for hire must pass a State of Ohio Criminal Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and ability to explain elementary reading
• Experience engaging children ages 5-12
• Ability to develop good rapport with children 5-12
• Formal/informal tutoring experience preferred
Special Instructions:
Please submit Resume.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact [email protected] or (513) 529-3560.
Advertised: 01 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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