Position Summary
Organization : Lew Wallace Elementary School
Location : 513 6th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
Thisjob is to work as a reading, writing, and math tutor under the direction of LewWallace Elementary Kindergarten-FifthGrade teachers to provide academic and emotionalsupport through direct instruction, guided practice, and games.
Students comein at many levels and being able to give them small group instruction at theirlevel and more adult attention increases their socio-emotional skills andacademic success.
You may also be asked to prepare or organize tutoringmaterials.
We love working with our studentsand are seeking tutors who would feel the same way.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
Have passed the APS background check
Be able to read, write and follow directions in English (Knowledge of Espanol helpful, but not necessary)
Be able to be a role model (model appropriate language and behavior)
Be reliable
Be available 3-5 times a week at the same time. (times can be adjusted by semester)
Be available for a short training, possibly on a Saturday and some ongoing training during the teachers’ prep times.
Be tolerant and respectful of different cultural perspectives.
Be willing to utilize positive discipline techniques.
Be willing to follow classroom procedures and rules.
Be able to stay off your cell phone while with students.
For English speakers, be able to work between 8 : 40 am and 3 : 10 pm (to 4 : 00 if you work in Genius Hour)
Be patient and have a positive attitude.
Be able to ask questions.
Be hardworking and self-directed.