America Reads students are oriented and trained to provide children, in grades K through 3rd grade, with one-on-one instruction in reading, phonics, and comprehension Tutoring sessions are designed to assist elementary school children with improving their reading skills A position as an America Reads tutor has the potential to be extremely fun and rewarding for the tutors and the students both
Job Category
Federal Work Study
Desired Qualifications
Must be a recipient of the Federal Work Study
Must be enrolled at FIU with a minimum of six credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a financial aid eligible certificate
Must be able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters and from Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm
Complete all required paperwork (back ground checks, time-sheets and evaluations) accurately and on time * Transportation is required in order to travel to the assigned elementary school once Miami Dade County Public Schools Re-opens after COVID 19
Patient and enjoys working with children
Excellent reading skills and Excellent communication to effectively train children
Maintains Excellent Professional Skills and Attitudes such as following polices, prioritize, working safely, arriving promptly, attending regularly, maintaining professional image, etc
Illustrates Excellent Professional Ethics such as honesty, responsibility, resolving conflicts and moral dilemmas through decision-making process
Who May Apply
Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.
Work Schedule
Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department.
Advertised Salary
$35.
00/Hour
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.
Student Background Checks
Background check and fingerprinting is required if the job includes any of the following:
Duties:
Yes or No
Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons.
Yes
Working in K - 12 schools.
(Requires DCF clearinghouse at a cost) Yes
Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent.
Yes
Information technology (IT) related functions, e.
g.
Web Developer, IT Technician, etc No
Driving on behalf of the university (MVR Check only).
Yes
Those working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events.
No
Working within museums.
No
Those working in the Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access).
Yes
Special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location.
No
Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.
No
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system.
It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process.
In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.
It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.
Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
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