[WorkStudy] SMART Reader

[WorkStudy] SMART Reader 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars This posting is for a Federal Work Study position. To be eligible for WorkStudy positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA), and have financial aid in place. SMART is an early literacy program that helps pre-kindergarten through third grade students in low-income schools learn to read. The SMART Reader Work Study student works with children and their teachers to develop reading/literacy skills. SMART helps provide students with the early literacy foundation they need to succeed in school and later in life.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, and have financial aid in place to be eligible to work in a Work Study student employee capacity at Linn-Benton Community College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Work Study students must have a proficient level of reading, and should be able to effectively relate and work well with young children. Work Study students are advocates for children and have a belief that all children can learn the fundamental skills to be a reader.

Certificates and Licensing:

Must pass a fingerprint background check with Oregon's Central Background Registry (CBR). You must apply online at www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/pages/cbr CBR Application in addition to requesting an interview for this job position through LBCC's Student Employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work Environment:

Hours vary with the site. Work is predominantly indoors in a child care center with little to no exposure to health hazards. Intermittent work may be outside with possible exposure to typical Oregon weather. Frequent interruptions are to be expected, some individual time may be allotted with children while under the direct visual supervision of a Lead Teacher employed by the site.

Physical Requirements:

Bending, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, carrying and lifting are included in daily activities. Interaction with children, parents, and staff members is daily. Considerable amount of variable levels of concentration with frequent or constant interruptions.

Essential Duties:

Building relationships with young children to build a love of reading Read to and with PCDC students; modeling the enjoyment of reading. Work Study students are assigned to read with the students as supervisor assigns. Select appropriate books with PCDC students. Complete daily activity logs. Assisting Supervisor/Back up Supervisor when needed

Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this student recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents: Resume U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration . Resources and Tips for

Applicants:

View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Proposed Start Date:

Full-time or Part-time Number of hours/week:

Varies Work Schedule:

Regular Posting Date:

09/15/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

No Salary Grade Salary/Rate $15.13