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AMERICA READS
Want a job that makes a difference in the community? Become a literacy tutor with America Reads! For 2008-09, tutors will earn $9.45 to $10.60 an hour. Current tutors, visit this site!
2008-09 America Reads Partner Schools
• David Gourley Elementary, Kearns
• Nibley Park Elementary, Salt Lake City
• Westvale Elementary, West Jordan
• Whittier Elementary, Salt Lake City
WHAT
America Reads is a national campaign that helps children become stronger readers. America Reads focuses on children in grades K-3, and helps them read well and independently by the end of third grade.
WHY
Nearly 15 years ago, 40 percent of American 4th graders were reading below grade level. Today, many children are still not reading well. Studies show that children who read and write well at an early age are more likely to succeed in school and life.
HOW
At Salt Lake Community College, students with Federal Work-Study may apply for jobs as literacy tutors with America Reads. Tutors work with children in classrooms, tutoring centers, and after-school programs to help children improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, thinking, speaking and learning). In addition, tutors are role models and mentors who motivate children to learn and succeed.
WHO
Tutors work with children who need additional attention and academic support. Many children come from disadvantaged financial and social backgrounds, and are learning the English language.
TUTORS make a difference in the lives of children!
HOW TO APPLY
• Go to https://jobs.slcc.edu.
• On the left-hand menu, select "search postings."
• Under "position title," click on the drop-down menu and search for Tutor, America Reads* (Must have Federal Work-Study to apply). Then, click the "search button."
• Under Tutor, America Reads* (Must have Federal Work-Study to apply), click on "view" to see the job description.
• Click on the "apply for this posting" button.
• If you have never applied for a job with Salt Lake Community College before, click on "new user." If you have applied for a SLCC job in the past, click on "existing user."
• Complete the application.
• Print the application and sign it.
• Submit the application to the Thayne Center for Service & Learning: Student Center 020 (Taylorsville Redwood).
For more information on America Reads, call 801-957-4881.
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