Please see Special Instructions for more details.This posting may hire for multiple positions at multiple locations. Must have a federal work-study award through SLCC's Financial Aid Office to apply for this job.Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours per semester.Pass a criminal background check with Salt Lake Community College and community partner site/school/city.WHAT IS WORK STUDY?
Work-study is awarded to SLCC students through the Federal College Work Study program, which requires establishing financial need through the FAFSA application from the Financial Aid Office.
If you do not have work-study awarded to you, you will not be eligible for work under work-study positions.Position InformationPosition Title: Open Internally or Externally
Reports to: Coordinator 2, Student Community Leadership
Department: [Department Name]
Requisition Number: W25080
Position Type: Work Study - Variable
FT/PT: Part-time
Initial Work Location: Varies
Starting Salary: $18.33-$20.33
Job Open Date: 01/02/2025
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary: Providing consistent reading support and engaging mentorship can have an immense impact on the life of a young person who is struggling with reading.
You can become a part of their literacy journey and earn your federal work study award through the America Reads program through the Thayne Center.
America Reads Tutors work with elementary-aged children on a one-on-one or small group basis to build their literacy skills at one of our partner sites.
Partner site will be Esperanza Elementary, and the role will be in both English and Spanish.
The Thayne Center for Student Life, Leadership, and Community Engagement provides a supportive and inclusive office for students to explore community involvement, leadership, and volunteerism.
By providing opportunities in conjunction with local nonprofits, we cultivate an environment to test our students' interests and area of study while assisting them to realize they have the knowledge and skills to affect positive change in our community.
Tutors work at the partner site for 8-20 hours per week, receiving a schedule from the partner about which students will benefit most from consistent motivation and support.
During their time at the partner site, tutors will build a mentoring relationship with the students and share their passion for reading and education.
In this program, the tutor will get direct experience working with students, learning about the education system, and working in a fast-paced environment.
This is a community work-study position.
Community work-study should not be your primary source of income, but to help with supplemental expenses only.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Must work at least 8 hours and no more than 20 a week during the semester.Must be comfortable talking with students, staff, and faculty.Must have basic computer skills.Tutors may create their own work schedules within available tutoring hours at their school sites.Participate in any onboarding or orientation required by Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), Thayne Center, Esperanza Elementary, and America Reads.Carry out short lesson plans for children at the partner site directed by the teacher.Read with students and be read to by students.Serve as a mentor and positive role model to younger students.Engage students in learning and literacy enrichment activities.Meet with the site supervisor.Minimum Qualifications: Must have an SLCC Federal work-study award through SLCC's Financial Aid office.Must be able to earn a Work Study award.Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours per semester.Must be able to leave campus and access the partner site using their preferred transportation method.Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching others or tutoring.Experience working with elementary-aged students.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to read, write and speak well in English; bilingual skills are a plus!Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of populations.Desire to work with elementary age students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.Serve as a positive role model and mentor.Special Instructions: This posting may hire for multiple positions at multiple locations. Must have a federal work-study award through SLCC's Financial Aid Office to apply for this job.Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours per semester.Pass a criminal background check with Salt Lake Community College and community partner site/school/city.SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state.
We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.
Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities.
SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives.
A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely.
As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community.
SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
NoYes* Do you have a Work Study award from Salt Lake Community College's Financial Aid Office?YesNoI don't know what Work Study isRequired DocumentsRequired Documents: Resume / Curr.
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