Early Literacy Fellow (2 positions available)

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain an adequate number of student and adult volunteer tutors that will deliver the DYAD reading interventions
• Provide training and orientation workshops to tutors before the start of the school year.
• Provide intervention assistance to tutors during the tutoring sessions.
• Afford support to tutors during their scheduled shifts and fulfill volunteer requirements.
• Afford teaching the tutors the DYAD method of reading intervention (which focuses on how to build fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and reading engagement).
• Encourage positive reading habits and create a supportive learning environment for students.
• Track student participation, progress, and attendance as required by the program.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, site coordinators, and program staff.
• Participate in required trainings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Interest in education, literacy, youth development, or community impact work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work patiently and positively with elementary-age students
• Dependable, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Must successfully complete any required background checks and training
• Must have access to reliable transportation throughout Weber County
• Previous experience in literacy or reading intervention is a bonus