Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Teaching and Learning
The Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy at Illinois State University is hiring a Tutor for its Summer Literacy Tutoring Program. This program provides individualized reading and writing support for students in grades K–6 from the local community. As a tutor, you will work directly with elementary students under the guidance of Borg Center professors and staff. Tutors receive intensive training in literacy instruction and assessment, including practices that support reading, writing and language development through responsive teaching.
This position is designed as an instructional apprenticeship. Tutors will work alongside professors to observe, plan, and facilitate literacy instruction based on students’ strengths and learning needs. Summer tutors may have the opportunity to continue in the position during the academic year. This experience offers meaningful preparation for careers in education and other youth-serving professions. Many former tutors report that this role significantly deepens their understanding of literacy instruction and better prepares them for professional careers working with children and families.
The individual in this position will need to consistently attend all scheduled sessions. The individual in this position will need to be reliable, punctual, willing to learn and engage in ongoing training and mentorship, able to take initiative, and respond to feedback in a professional manner.
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan
$16.00 per hour
The Tutor will work approximately 18 hours per week and must be available for the entire summer program dates.
June 2026
Cover Letter
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Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent employment. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.
Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311
