Federal Work Study - Literacy Intervention Tutor, Reading Partners
Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! Reading Partners is an education nonprofit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide one-on-one literacy tutoring at elementary schools. We partner with K-4th grade students to help unlock their strengths and limitless potential that have been stifled by systems working against them. For more information visit: Reading Partners San Francisco Bay Area We are seeking three in-person candidates who reside with the state of California that are dedicated to making a significant and permanent impact on the youth of the San Francisco Bay Area community to apply for our Literacy Intervention Tutor position, where you will tutor students one-on-one and assist the Reading Partners Program Coordinator with administrative support. Opportunities are available Monday-Thursday from 8 am - 5 pm (hours vary depending on school site). We are currently seeking FWS tutors who can commit to working between 10-15 hours/week. Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements: • Eligible for Federal Work Study • Tutor one-on-one with elementary school students reading below grade level, following our structured curriculum • Track student progress using Reading Partners tools • Complete routine check-ins with a Reading Partners team member • Perform administrative duties as needed • Attend Reading Partners orientation and training • Commitment to your students and tutoring schedule with consistent availability Monday through Thursday (between 8am-5pm) • Patience and empathy for students while holding high expectations • Willingness and eagerness to learn and receive coaching • Interest in interacting effectively with diverse student populations • Ability to work independently or with limited supervision • Access to reliable Wi-Fi, PC, Mac, or Chromebook computer with a functioning webcam, microphone, and headphones with a microphone for remote tutoring. Please note that online tutoring sessions will be recorded for student support and safety purposes. • Abiding by our Tutor Code of Conduct • A Live scan Background Check • All in-person tutors must show proof of negative TB and proof of COVID vaccination Benefits to you: • A meaningful way to get involved in your local community • A structured, easy-to-follow curriculum • A direct pipeline to non-profit and education professions through Reading Partners AmeriCorps Location: Placements are in elementary schools across the San Francisco Bay area. Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week* • Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule. Length of Employment: The student's starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation. Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave. Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Apply tot his job