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SalaryAmerica 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.
This internship opportunity will have an employee supervisor guiding and mentoring student throughout the experience. Student and Supervisor must review learning goals and objectives and participate in a formal meeting at the midpoint and end of the semester to discuss and complete Student Evaluation and Employer Evaluation.
By the end of the internship, student will have gained valuable practical experience, learned how to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, and experienced real life challenges and situations.
Job Category
Federal Work Study
Desired Qualifications
- Must be a recipient of Federal Work Study.
- Patient and enjoys working with children.
- Good reading skills and can communicate effectively with children.
- Maintains professional skills and attitudes such as following policies, prioritize, working safely, arriving promptly, attending regularly, maintaining professional image, etc.
- Illustrates Professional Ethics such as honesty, responsibility, resolving conflicts and moral dilemmas through decision-making process.
- 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.
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
Extended Background Check is required if the job includes any of the following responsibilities. Some may also require a Fingerprint Check:
Duties:
Yes or No
Will this position work within the following units that provide health and human services: College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, School of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics & Nutrition, Student Health, Psychology, Center for Children & Families? Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks (Global Watch only)
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.
