Literacy Tutor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number Position Title Literacy Tutor Job Description Summary

Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic is currently seeking applicants for part-time literacy tutors.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Ability and willingness to learn specific tutoring techniques and use the provided curricula accurately and effectively.
• Ability and willingness to learn basic literacy assessment protocols
• Ability to provide literacy tutoring multiple days per week (3-4) at various times of the day.
• Ability to work effectively with young children in small groups or one-on-one situations
• Ability to receive and apply feedback
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and a growth mindset while working with children
• Organizational skills to accurately record student progress daily
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and children using both verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver literacy tutoring to young children
• Administer assessments
• Record daily student progress
• Record assessment data

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Desire to work with young children
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Licensed teacher or paraprofessional
• Previous training in evidence-based literacy methods

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/02/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Summary

Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

Eastern Oregon University - Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

Special Instructions

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you had previous training in teaching reading to children? If so, please describe:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2