Classroom Literacy Tutor

       (also known as Reading Tutor with the Minnesota Reading Corps)

 

Purpose: Help children grow their reading skills, succeed in school, and build healthy relationships by serving as a classroom literacy tutor at Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties (Minnesota Reading Corps serves as the sponsor). Community Action Head Start is committed to providing low-income families in our community with high quality education for children ages 3-5. Help our Head Start teachers and staff in the classroom to make learning and attending school a fun and rewarding activity for children.  

 

Supervisor: Head Start - Center Education Coordinator 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities: Assist classroom teachers to support student activities and fulfill the Head Start classroom philosophy. This may include reading stories, assisting children in projects, chaperoning field trips and family fun events. Eat family-style with the children if assisting during meal-time.  

Provide a competent, stable and ongoing presence in the lives of children;

Use strategies that motivate through support, encouragement, and advocacy; and

Maintain monthly timesheet and paperwork as necessary 

 

Benefits: The satisfaction of incorporating service into our lives and making a difference in our community. Spending time with energetic youngsters will brighten your day. The benefits alone-such as pride and accomplishments are worthwhile reasons to serve. Plus, meals while on duty 

 

Location/Time Commitment: St Paul, MN; 18, 25 or 35 hours per week (depending upon your availability); Start in August, October, or January. Learn more about us at www.caprw.org 

 

 

Minnesota Reading Corps envision a future in which all Minnesota children will be proficient readers by the end of 3rd grade. Our tutors help students build these critical foundational skills through 1-1 or small group tutoring support. Tutors are trained in conducting progress monitoring assessments and research-based interventions, and will receive ongoing training and coaching support throughout the school year. All of our positions are AmeriCorps service member positions, with the AmeriCorps programs Minnesota Reading Corps.

Provide intentional and meaningful literacy tutoring during all parts of the day to improve the literacy of children in preschool

Assess, with high level of accuracy, child outcomes and progress using tri-annual benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring assessments.

Identify students who qualify for targeted one-on-one and/or small group tutoring services based on assessment data with direction from the Internal Coach and Master Coach; develop weekly tutoring schedule.

Record student and program data completely and accurately in an online database on a weekly basis; maintain confidentiality of all student data.

Participate in on-site coaching sessions (includes observation of tutor) two times per month to review student progress, plan, problem-solve, and set goals; act on constructive feedback from coaching sessions.

Communicate with students in an age and developmentally appropriate way.

Act on constructive feedback provided by coaches and Program Staff.

Build professional relationships and communicate regularly with school/agency staff, Internal Coach, and the Master Coach regarding schedules, literacy strategies, student progress, etc.

Regular, timely attendance during school hours Monday-Friday, along with before/after school hours as scheduled. 18, 25 or 35 hours per week.

Commitment to the entire term(s) of service, including making regular and adequate progress toward the minimum total service hours.

Attend all required Reading Corps sponsored training sessions, meetings, and coaching sessions; travel as necessary.

Perform assignments and/or duties as assigned by Internal Coach, Master Coach, or Program Manager, excluding activities that would displace a staff member.

Represent our programs at site-sponsored activities, meetings, and other community activities (such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). These may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Must be 18 years of age or older by your start date.

Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent by your start date.

Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Must pass mandatory background checks.

Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.

Speak, read, and write English fluently. (Somali, Karen, Hmong, or Spanish language skills helpful)

Ability to be patient and empathetic with students that struggle with literacy while adhering to program model.

Strong capacity to be flexible and adaptable to varied circumstances and personalities, paired with a conscientious commitment to adhere to the Minnesota Reading Corps tutoring model with consistent follow-through.

Must be able to build and maintain quality-working relationships with students, coaches, school administrators and Minnesota Reading Corps program staff.

Willingness to accept and incorporate constructive feedback from coaches and program staff.

Ability to adapt to a sometimes challenging and fast-paced environment.

Ability to attend and travel to required state and regional training sessions.

Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity.

Minnesota Reading Corps will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant based on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

 

Benefits: Biweekly living stipend from the MN Reading Corps; and Education Award (prorated from when you begin which can be credited to other family members) at conclusion of service from the MN Reading Corps. Health, accident and liability insurance when assisting 35 hours per week

Mt. Airy: https://mn-readingmathcorps.icims.com/jobs/17208/reading-tutor---mt.-airy-caprw/job 

Located at 91 Arch Street E., St Paul 55130 

 

Ruth Benner: https://mn-readingmathcorps.icims.com/jobs/17209/reading-tutor---ruth-benner-center-caprw/job 

Located at 586 Fuller Avenue, St Paul 55103  

Indicate that you want to be assigned to Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties;

Email: recruitment@servetogrow.org