Literacy Intervention Team, LIT Tutor FWS

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Literacy Intervention Team, LIT Tutor FWS

Job Purpose

Have a passion for reading? Earn $11.00 per hour reading with children and making a difference! As a Literacy Intervention Team (LIT) tutor you will be matched to read with elementary age children at local schools who need help improving their basic reading skills.

This is your chance to make an impact in a child's life, earn money, and have fun!

The LIT team, organized by Winthrop University's career center, is a group of Winthrop University students who are mobilized and trained to help children "learn to read", before they have to "read to learn". This team is making a big difference in schools such as Ebenezer Avenue Elementary, Oakdale Elementary and India Hook Elementary. All majors accepted (education majors preferred).

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide reading help to children, kindergarten through 5th grade, through fun and interactive activities: one-on-one reading, group reading and guided reading.

Follow directions and guidance from public school staff and teachers.

Attend reading tutor training and monthly meet-ups with supervisor and fellow tutors.

Maintain accurate timesheet.

Qualifications

-A love for working with children

-A passion for reading

-Mandatory attendance at monthly meet-ups and active participation in all trainings

-A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

-Clean background check

-Availability Monday through Friday, based on class schedule and availability

Preferred Skills

-Time management

-Communication

-Experience working with children

Pay Rate

11.00

Type of Position

Federal Work Study

Position Level

Graduate or Undergraduate

Hours Per Week

5-10

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2025SD0346P

Open Date

07/17/2025

Close Date

12/16/2025

Desired Start Date

08/25/2025

End Date

12/16/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

*Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

*Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.

*Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.