America Reads Tutor
Company: La Sierra University
Location: Riverside
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
This is a rolling hiring student employment opportunity that is
open from Fall Quarter to the end of Spring Quarter. Eligible
students must qualify for Federal Work Study for this position.
Eligible students must have reliable transportation. JOB
DESCRIPTION: America Reads tutors assist Alvord Unified School
District students with improving their reading and language arts
skills. Employment as an America Reads tutor has the potential to
be extremely fun and rewarding, however, the charge of helping a
child improve their language arts and/or reading ability cannot be
taken lightly. You would be responsible for providing tutoring
services in Language Arts and reading, as well as assisting with
assigned homework, leading student learning groups targeted toward
building fluency and reading comprehension. RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides tutoring services in Language Arts and Reading. Assists
students with assigned homework in Language Arts and Reading. Lead
student learning groups targeted toward building fluency and
reading comprehension. Develop student reading and peer writing
group activities. Your Responsibilities as a Tutor Please remember
that while working in the community, you are representing La Sierra
University. The school site you work for is relying upon you. You
are serving the community's children, and your work is very
important. Do not consider becoming an America Reads or America
Counts tutor unless you are willing to commit yourself to the
program, its goals and the children you are serving. In your role
as a tutor, you will gain valuable experience, perform a valuable
service to the community and help a child learn to read, or help a
child learn math skills. You are still subject to the same
guidelines and rules you would be if you were working on campus.
Requirements Federal Work-study required Reliable transportation to
schools Tutoring Times Available (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday 2:30 – 6pm & Tuesday 1:30-6pm) Must be a registered student
at La Sierra University Skills: Excellent people skills, enthusiasm
for helping adolescents, respectful attitude Ability to work
separately with student and/or within a larger context of
student/tutor groups Creative and enthusiastic when covering lesson
plans Attention to detail regarding paperwork and prompt
arrival/departure to/from school site Must be comfortable using
technology such as Google Meets Rate of Pay: $25.00 per hour
Keywords: La Sierra University, Redondo Beach , America Reads Tutor, Education / Teaching , Riverside, California
