Description:
The America Reads program is a federally funded service program, many of the students that provide service hours with the IIE are students that have work study status eligibility as classified by the business office.
Responsibilities:
The IIE, through America Reads provides reading, homework help, tutoring and college prep at CCATE – The Center for Culture, Arts, Work and Education, located 1246 W. Main St. Norristown, PA.
Students Tutors will travel from the Institute for Inclusion and Equity (IIE) to CCATE at 3:30pm and return to campus at 7:30pm during the week (Mondays-Thursdays) beginning mid-September.
AR Tutors/Mentors work up to 4-16 hours each week. Pay rate is $12/hr
Requirements:
- Current full-time student at Ursinus College
- Have a commitment for inclusion and equity within the Ursinus community
- Have a passion for working with youth in grades K-12
- Be organized and responsible and willing to respect community partners
- Model sound judgment when traveling off campus
- Have a positive and proactive attitude to support reading and college readiness
Other Duties:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.
Ursinus EEO Statement
Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.