Local Outreach: Reading Tutor - $8.00/hour

Student Activities Board; Grantham; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

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Local Outreach: Reading Tutor - $8.00/hour

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Local Outreach: Reading Tutor - $8.00/hour
Position Type: Student
Number of Open Positions: Multiple
Department: Local Community Services (2522)
Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Supervisor: Sharde Hardy
Work Period: Acad Yr 2025-26
Hours Per Week: 5-8
Duration of Appointment: Fall, Spring
Work Schedule: Dependent on organizations service times

Position Description

Position Summary

The Agape Center for Local & Global Engagement invites individuals with an interest in service and community engagement to serve as a Reading Tutor. Reading Tutors will support the efforts of local community partners who offer after-school programming for at-risk children and/or organizations which focus on adult language learning and literacy specifically serving immigrant and refugee families in central PA. Reading Tutors will support one of the following local agencies: Salvation Army After-School Program; PAIRWN; Catholic Charities; Bethesda Community Center; or Church World Services-Harrisburg.

Major Preferred Experience Required

No prior experience required.

Experience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required For Position

Strong conversational English skills; ability to work with children in groups or in a 1:1 setting. Must possess cultural sensitivity, patience, and flexibility. Dependability and consistency is required to support student language learning and reading goals.

Dress Code Requirements

Casual, but clean and neat appearance at all times. Follow the dress code of the community partner agency.

Special Working Conditions

Ability to work remotely, as this is an off-campus position. Must complete all necessary training, paperwork and clearances required of the community partner agency.

Background Check Required

Yes

Primary Duties

• Build and maintain relationships with designated community partner
• Visit with community partner on a weekly basis
• Provide 1:1 reading support and tutoring to clients (i.e., children/youth and/or Adult Language learners)
• Assist as a classroom aide in after-school programming or in Adult Language learning classes
• Support one-time and ongoing literacy programs, such as “book clubs” for the designated community partner
• Keep detailed records of volunteer hours using the Agapé Involvement Tracker
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties

• Attend Agapé Team Time – ongoing training (optional)
• Attend bi-weekly Reflection Meetings (optional)
• Recruit and support additional “Reading Tutors” for the designated community partner
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Deadline

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29321

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Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300
Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900