Job Description

Position Title:

Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

Job Description:

This position reflects a continuous hiring need. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply while the posting remains active.

The America Reads/ America Counts program is offered to Federal Work Study eligible students who are interested in tutoring elementary and middle school children in various levels of Reading and Mathematics. Students are tutored at a designated site off campus.

POSITION TITLE: Student Employee, America Reads/Counts

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid

DIVISION: Student Development

REPORTS TO: Candice Todd

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

MINIMIUM PAY RATE: $16.00 per hour

(Position is FWS ONLY)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Tutor elementary and middle school aged students in Reading and Math.
2. Travel to local elementary schools, local libraries, or other local off campus facility.
3. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be eligible for federal work-study
2. GPA of 2.5 or above
3. Enrolled in 6 credit hours toward your declared major at JJC in the fall/spring semester.
4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
5. Enjoys working with children
6. Reliable transportation/possess valid driver’s license
7. Must attend a training session

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
2. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

20