United Readers Mentors - Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School

United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN)

Location: Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary School - 231 Bailey Island Dr. Henderson, NV 89074
Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary / Grant-Funded
Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (28-30 hours per week)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Anticipated Employment Period: November 2026-May 2027

POSITION SUMMARY

United Readers Mentors will assist students, kindergarten through fifth grade, in Southern Nevada with literacy skills to improve fluency. Using a pre-determined curriculum and lesson plans, and in conjunction with the school's learning facilitators, mentors will conduct lessons and activities with small groups of students during reading intervention blocks. United Readers Mentors support United Way of Southern Nevada's goal to increase the number of students proficient in reading.

This position serves as an ambassador for the United Readers Program and overcoming the barriers students face in their learning gaps. The goal of United Readers is to provide students with literacy intervention to build their foundational reading skills, with the objective of improving third grade reading scores in Southern Nevada. United Readers supports UWSN's mission of providing learning opportunities for children and students from Pre-K through higher education. United Readers empowers students by providing them with the fundamental tools they need to build long-term resilience and confidence to be a lifelong learner.

Applicants must be able to work from 8 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a part-time position that provides work from late November 2026 to the end of June 2027 for approximately 30 hours a week.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Final interviews will be conducted the following week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below:

• Lead groups of students in accordance with the provided curriculum, lesson plans, and training.


• Lead and develop age and content-appropriate activities based on child's assessed and identified needs.


• Provide a safe and respectful learning experience and space for children.


• Facilitate and score assessments.


• Review, analyze, and set goals for students according to assessment and other data.


• Submit data consistently by appropriate deadlines.


• Communicate with school site staff and UWSN program staff.


• Attend required training days and orientation sessions.


• Professionally represent and be an ambassador for UWSN in accordance with UWSN policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include:

• Mission-Focused


• Strives to achieve shared goals


• Exhibits UWSN's core values in their daily work: Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation and Diversity


• Collaborator


• Seeks and shares knowledge


• Takes a collaborative approach to address issues


• Focuses on shared goals


• Brand Steward


• Acts with integrity and strong ethics to foster trust at all levels (personal, market, societal)


• Internalizes the meaning and commitment of UWSN and consistently acts according to its value and purpose


• Is accountable and transparent with all stakeholders

Education, Skills, Experience and Training Requirements

• Mentors must have a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Candidates must be able to perform duties during the school day.


• Mentors should be interested in or have experience with education or a related field, a community and service mindset, and be willing to learn.


• Must have a desire to work with small children and be able to explain lessons and activities clearly and effectively.


• Position requires patience and collaboration with other mentors and staff as well as through Microsoft suite.


• Experience with young children and child development is encouraged but not required.


• Mentors will be informally observed monthly and formally evaluated mid-term and towards the end of the school year.


• Observations, accountability for timesheets and reporting requirements, participation in data analysis and goals setting, participation and performance in training days, and general position requirements will be evaluated.

Technical Knowledge and Equipment

• Basic computer skills and comfortable with Microsoft Office.


• The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment: telephone, cell phone, fax machine, computer, printer and related equipment, copy machine, audio-visual equipment, calculator.


• Must have reliable transportation.


• Must have a valid, government-issued photo ID.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

United Readers Mentors work on site at their assigned school. This position reports daily, in person to a designated school site; this will be further discussed in the hiring process. Mentors will occasionally report to UWSN's office, in person, as required. The physical environment provided for this position is dependent on the school site. The environment will include noise, movement, odors, energy, etc. experienced in an average school setting.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

In the course of performing this work, the incumbent will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking, and listening. This position requires regular lifting and/or movement of up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or movement of up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employment & Funding Notice

This is a temporary, grant-funded position supported by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Employment is anticipated to continue through the 2026-2027 school year, subject to program requirements and available funding. Continued employment beyond the current award period is not guaranteed and is contingent upon future funding.

This program is supported in whole and/or in part with state funds provided by Nevada DETR.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

United Way of Southern Nevada values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who share our commitment to strengthening Southern Nevada. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply!