UMD Engage - America Reads and Counts Tutor (Work Study Required)

Position Type: Must be eligible for Work Study
Position Locations: Various Locations
On-Campus Supervisor: Cheryl Skafte, UMD Engage
Application Reviewers: Cheryl Skafte, UMD Engage
Start date: Rolling
Term of Appointment: Fall and Spring Semester (2026-27)
Time Commitment: 5-15 hours per week

About the job:
UMD Engage offers students with Federal Work-Study (FWS) a variety of opportunities to earn their award through the UMD Engage America Reads and Counts Program. Students work directly with contracted nonprofit or governmental organizations to support reading and math skill development in youth pre-k through 9th grade. These positions must be filled by work-study eligible students. Placement will be based on student interest, availability and skill set.
 

Job Duties:

• Tutor youth in math and reading at various off-site locations in the Duluth community
• Interact with preschool through 9th grade children through reading and mathematics activities
• Incorporate math and reading into activities the program provides
• Assist staff and site supervisor with academic planning
• Maintain consistent communication with Site Supervisor and America Read/Counts Coordinator
• Monitor work study award balance

Complete applications include:

1. Community Work Study Interest Form
2. MyU Student Employment Application
3. Resume

Required/Essential Qualifications:

• Applicants are required to submit the “Community Work Study Interest Form.”
• Applicants must be eligible for work study. To check if you are eligible for work-study, please visit One Stop Student Services or visit One Stop, located in Solon Campus Center 23.
• Currently registered UMD student maintaining at least 6 credits each semester
• Ability to travel to work locations outside of UMD’s campus. Must have access to transportation/vehicle, use DTA bus, or have other forms of transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A student enrolled in the IESE or Secondary Education program in the Dept. of Education at UMD. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are enrolled in an education major.
• Work or volunteer experience with children identified in your cover letter and resume
• Comfortable with explaining/instructing math and reading at various grade levels

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour

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