Summer Reading Tutor

Job Title: Reading Tutor, Student Employee (Federal Work Study)

Job Code: 17621

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10 hours per week

Job Week Assignment: 36 weeks per year

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Cycle: Monday two weeks prior to the start of the fall term and continues to graduation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 1.1.2026

The reading tutor, student employee (Federal Work Study) is responsible for executing and engaging in literacy activities designed for preschool and/or elementary age children. The tutor assists students in reading comprehension through a variety of activities as assigned by K-12 teachers. This position is available to undergraduate students that have been packaged with Federal Work Study (FWS) through Student Financial Services (SFS).

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides reading tutoring for individuals and/or groups
• Performs literacy activities and/or projects as directed
• Scores assessments to fully understand student achievement levels, areas for improvement, learning styles, and other academic tendencies
• Responds to student needs in a courteous and appropriate manner
• Exhibits patience and maintains a positive attitude
• Assists teachers in identifying academic needs and developing tutoring plans
• Adheres to outlined schedules
• Follows through on directives and adheres to deadlines
• Provides input on successful reading strategies
• Teaches and models studying, note-taking, and test-taking skills and strategies with students
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Good academic and financial standing with the University
• Current enrollment in classes at Lindenwood University
• Packaged with FWS funding through SFS
• Satisfactory background screening required prior to being matched with an organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and educators
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Thorough understanding of multiple effective methods of instruction
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant subjects
• Ability to encourage, build confidence, and positively reinforce by providing constructive feedback to students
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong reading and comprehension skills
• Ability to engage and interact with children of all ages
• Time management skills

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• Preschool/elementary school setting
• Off-campus travel required
• Standard school hours
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.
• Adequate mobility to travel to assigned school