Austin, TX - Literacy First - Bilingual Early Literacy Tutor

Austin, TX - Literacy First

• Bilingual Early Literacy Tutor

At Literacy First, we focus on achieving successful outcomes for emerging readers in Title I schools by providing one-to-one tutoring to ensure all children are reading at or above grade level by third grade. We use an explicit, research-based curriculum of scripted lesson plans to address critical reading skills.

Tutor training and support will be provided by our expert literacy coaches. Bilingual tutors work with students whose first language is Spanish and will conduct lessons in Spanish. 95% of training will be conducted in English. While we have some language support and resources, applicants should be proficient in English to navigate training materials, program resources, and technology systems.

This is a great opportunity to: •Strengthen the community by working with youth to build fundamental skills. •Develop professional and leadership skills that will benefit your future career, regardless of your path •Expand your network and connect with other non-profit organizations in Austin. What's Involved? •Tutors serve for a 9-month term from September 2, 2024 through May 24, 2025. •Conduct 20-30-minute tutoring sessions with K-2nd grade students, at your assigned campus, using Literacy First Spanish curriculum •Maintain organized and proper documentation of all lesson plans and student data. •Administer assessments to identify students that qualify for Literacy First tutoring •Assess and record students' progress using weekly progress monitoring probes. •Attend data meetings with campus staff to communicate student progress. •Attend pre-service training and ongoing literacy trainings throughout the year. 3 positions are available: 36 hours per week: Monday

• Friday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM 30 hours per week: Monday

• Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM 20 hours per week: Monday

• Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM http://www.literacyfirst.org/employment/ Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Tutors will work with a caseload of students to implement a structured literacy curriculum each day. Planning time and breaks are built into the schedule.

Ideal candidates will be able to follow a descriptive and well-organized curriculum while remaining flexible and adaptable to the needs of a school campus schedule. Members attend team meetings on campus, compile student data, and share this information with school teachers and administrators. Service with Literacy First requires a strong work ethic, flexibility, and advocacy for children.

No prior teaching experience is required. Literacy First supports tutors with comprehensive training and weekly on-site coaching. Embrace the chance to work with young learners and build relationships without the workload of teaching an entire classroom of students.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Education .

Skills :

Youth Development , Education , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .