Austin, TX - Literacy First - English Early Literacy Tutor

About the role

We partner with public, Title I elementary schools and community organizations to offer high-impact, one-to-one tutoring to emerging readers in kindergarten, first, and second grade. Our tutors use an explicit, research-based curriculum to target critical reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 20-30 minute daily tutoring sessions with K-2nd grade students, at your assigned campus in Liberty Hill, TX, using Literacy First curriculum
• Maintain organized and proper documentation of all lesson plans
• Administer assessments to identify students that qualify for Literacy First tutoring
• Audit and record students' progress using weekly progress monitoring probes
• Collect and enter student data on our Information Management System
• Attend data meetings with campus staff to communicate student progress
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students to promote lesson engagement through behavior management and motivation
• Communicate effectively with Literacy First staff, school staff, and teammates
• Attend pre-service training and ongoing literacy trainings throughout the year
• Serve for a 9-month term from September 1, 2026 through May 28, 2027

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

You enjoy working in an environment where every task contributes to a greater cause, thrive in a fast-paced, highly organized setting, take responsibility for your work, maintain a professional demeanor, and stay motivated even when faced with challenges, manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks, are flexible and adapt well to changes in a school-based work environment, are resilient and have a growth mindset, with the ability to stay grounded and focused while navigating new situations or systems, seek support when needed and trust the process.

Skills

• Communications
• Education
• Team Work
• Tutoring
• Youth Development

Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Stipend

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full Time