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Work Study - Outreach Tutor - Off Campus

Company:
Sauk Valley Community College
Location:
Dixon, IL, 61021
Posted:
September 30, 2025
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Description:

THIS POSITION IS OFFERED THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT SUPERVISED BY: Financial Assistance Advisor - MAP DEPARTMENT: Financial Assistance GRADE: Work Study CATEGORY: Work Study STATUS: Exempt FUNCTION OF THE JOB: To provide direct literacy instruction to school-age children with math or reading skills below their grade level expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Reading tutor or teachers aide for children in elementary school 2.

Math tutor or teachers aide for elementary or higher grades 3.

Activities in which an Outreach Work-study serves as a mentor for such purposes as tutoring 4.

Working as an instructional aide who may occasionally prepare materials for certain activities (performing administrative tasks & office work is to be kept to a minimum.) 5.

Other duties as reasonably assigned by Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ~Must display professionalism and confidentiality in all matters ~Must be able to communicate by telephone on a daily basis.

~Must be able to use computers.

~Must be able to operate basic office equipment.

~Must be able to provide and understand verbal/visual orders from supervisors.

PERSONAL INTERACTION: Daily contact with College personnel, faculty, students, and the general public in the routine performance of duties and departmental services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None REQUIREMENTS: 1.

Education major or parent preferred 2.

Must have adequate reading & math skills 3.

Must have good oral & written communication skills 4.

Must have the ability to talk to children, parents, and school personnel 5.

Must have a high degree of motivation & creativity 6.

Must be punctual & reliable 7.

Must have transportation 8.

Must attend a VITAL Tutor Training (mandatory) 9.

Must familiarize themselves with the VITAL Program Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.

The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study.

Students participating in the Federal Work Study Program are paid minimum wage and can work up to 20 hours per week.

The student is not guaranteed a set number of hours per week.

In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study Program the student must: ~ be enrolled half-time (or greater) at the College (half-time is 6cr for fall/spring and 3cr for summer), ~ be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program, ~ be in good academic standing; and ~ must have eligibility (financial need) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Hiring Range $16.00/hr Position Type Work Study

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