Math & Reading Tutor presso University of New Mexico

Organization: Lew Wallace Elementary School

Location: 513 6th St. NW  Albuquerque, NM  87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

This job is to work as a reading, writing, and math tutor under the direction of Lew Wallace Elementary Kindergarten-Fifth Grade teachers to provide academic and emotional support through direct instruction, guided practice, and games. Students come in at many levels and being able to give them small group instruction at their level and more adult attention increases their socio-emotional skills and academic success. You may also be asked to prepare or organize tutoring materials. 

We love working with our students and are seeking tutors who would feel the same way. 

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

●Have passed the APS background check
●Be able to read, write and follow directions in English (Knowledge of Espanol helpful, but not necessary)
●Be able to be a role model (model appropriate language and behavior)
●Be reliable
●Be available 3-5 times a week at the same time. (times can be adjusted by semester)
●Be available for a short training, possibly on a Saturday and some ongoing training during the teachers’ prep times.
●Be tolerant and respectful of different cultural perspectives.
●Be willing to utilize positive discipline techniques.
●Be willing to follow classroom procedures and rules.
●Be able to stay off your cell phone while with students.
●For English speakers, be able to work between 8:40 am and 3:10 pm (to 4:00 if you work in Genius Hour)
●Be patient and have a positive attitude.
●Be able to ask questions. 
●Be hardworking and self-directed.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.