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Volunteer Tutor

Reading Partners New York
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Reading Partners is a national education nonprofit that works with Title I elementary schools to provide kindergarten through fourth-grade students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by the fourth grade. We are a data-driven, evidence-based program. Regular assessments and rigorous studies consistently demonstrate that our curriculum is highly effective in improving students’ reading skills.

Reading Partners is seeking in-person and virtual tutors to support our students starting in the Fall of 2025. Tutoring with Reading Partners requires no teaching experience, as we provide initial training, all necessary materials, and ongoing support. Reading Partners offers flexible hours by working closely with tutors to determine the optimal tutoring schedules, with sessions running Monday through Thursday during the school day (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). You can watch this video to get an inside look at one of our reading centers or check our website using this link. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tutor in person or virtually.
  • Work one-on-one with an elementary school student(s) at one of our schools.
  • Prepare for lessons using the materials provided.
  • Follow Reading Partners' structured, digital curriculum.
  • Establish meaningful relationships and support students' Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) development while tutoring and mentoring them in literacy.
  • Able to commit to at least 1 hour per week for the entire school year
  • Support Program Coordinators in conducting student assessments.
  • Support Reading Partners' social media content creation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Complete a (free) mandatory background check with the Department of Education in person (a U.S. Social Security number is required to complete this process).
  • Be responsive and center the students’ learning needs:
    • Look for opportunities to listen to and learn from students.
    • Avoid making assumptions or letting assumptions influence your interactions with students.
    • Use affirming language that validates the student’s feelings and/or experiences in and outside of the reading center.
    • Remain open and engaged when interacting with diverse texts and Reading Partners’ social-emotional learning curriculum.
    • Exercise patience while working with young learners.
  • Commit to your student(s) and tutoring schedule.
  • Be reliable and punctual