What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Tutor- Albina position at Center For Black Excellence?
Overview
At the Center for Black Excellence, we believe in and enable every Black child to thrive. Through our 3rd-grade High-Dosage Tutoring Program, our goal is to connect students to 8,000 hours of out-of-school enrichment by the end of eighth grade through our E.T.H.O.S.(Eight Thousand Hours of Out-of-School) Enrichment Initiative.
As a Reading Tutor, you will work directly with elementary-aged children to strengthen literacy skills, promote confidence, and foster positive learning experiences.
This position lets you make a meaningful impact in the community while building professional skills in communication, leadership, and mentoring. Experience gained in this role is valuable preparation for careers in education, social services, or any field that values teamwork and problem-solving.
Join our dedicated team as a Reading Tutor in Albina, where your passion for literacy and education will inspire students to unlock their full reading potential. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives by providing individualized instruction tailored to each learner's needs.
Training & Skill Development
- Tutors will receive training before meeting with assigned students
Duties & Reponciblities
- Provide one-on-one reading instruction for 3rd grade elementary students
- Support students in practicing reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development
- Encourage and motivate students to build confidence and persistence as readers
- Collaborate with site coordinator to align tutoring with literacy goals
- Prepare and organize reading space before student arrival
- Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
- Serve as a positive role model for students
- Abiltiy to work with students in person and in virtual settings
- Other duties as assigned
SCHEDULE
- Preferred availability: 3 Days a week, Hybrid Model (On-site: Mondays & Wednesdays) (Virtual: Fridays & PPS No School Days)
- Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Mondays & Wednesdays); 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Fridays)
- Tutors must be able to work between 6 and 9 hours per week
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
- Leadership: Motivate, guide, and support others to achieve a common goal.
- Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
- Leadership: Motivate, guide, and support others to achieve a common goal.
- Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.
Join us in supporting young learners through high-dosage literacy tutoring! This paid role is perfect for people eager to inspire confidence, foster growth, and support the diverse needs of students on their journey to reading proficiency.
Please email your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this tutoring position to info@centerblackexcellence.org with the subject line: "Albina Reading Tutor".
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6.0 – 9.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20