Reading Tutor K-8

Position located near IU Indianapolis Campus! (position is part of the Community Work-study program at IU Indianapolis)

This position is limited to IU Indianapolis Student candidates with a Federal Work-Study award. To verify you have a Federal Work-Study award, please go to your One.IU.edu Account, Student Center, Financial Aid Summary. If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.). You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services at finaid@iupui.edu to inquire about eligibility.

General Purpose of Position Our K-6th grade tutoring program is tutoring for youth in under-resourced areas around Indianapolis to increase academic achievement. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to be engaged with and make a difference in the local community. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 ● Provide instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic tests. 

● Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students. 

● Teach students reading, math, and test-taking strategies 

● Review tutoring material with students by discussing the text, working on solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments. 

● Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions

 ● Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning. 

● Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques. 

● Collaborate with supervisors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress. 

● Facilitate tutoring sessions 

● Review tutoring materials prior to the session. 

● Communicate students' progress to students and supervisors 

● Administer academic or diagnostic assessments. 

● The job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfilling obligations. 

 Required Qualifications 

● Must be currently enrolled in courses or have a degree 

● Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater 

● Must be reliable and able to manage tutoring sessions and students 

● Must be willing to learn new skills 

● Reliable transportation Preferred Qualifi cations 

● Working knowledge of Google Drive 

● Education major, but not required 

● Experience working with youth Learning Outcomes Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Gained in the Tutor Role
● English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar 

● Instructing - Teach others how to do something 

● Critical Thinking - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems 

● Social Perceptiveness - Awareness of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do 

● Time Management - Manage one's own time and the time of others 

● Coordination - Adjust one’s own actions in relation to others' actions 

● Communication - Effectively communicate with supervisors and students on their learning, and help students master learning objectives 

● Behavior Management - Utilize positive behavior management techniques and implement a behavior success plan 

● Community Contributor - Tutors have the opportunity to engage and make a difference in Indianapolis 

● Communicator - Tutors communicate lessons and learning strategies effectively, evaluate and reflect on students' learning and current understanding. Tutors will work to build positive relationships with students