Reading Tutor

Reading Tutor Albuquerque, NM, United States | req36684 Apply Now Share Save Job Posted on: 5/12/2026 Back to Search Student Advanced Level Requisition ID req36684 Working Title Reading Tutor Pay $17.00 Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Civic Engagement (454D) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Work-Study Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 5/26/2026

Position Summary Organization:

Global Give-A-Book Location:

Various Sites in Albuquerque An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award. Job Description The reading tutor will be working primarily but not limited to pre-literacy children, typically 3rd grade and under. Enhance children's reading and comprehension skills. They may provide reading sessions in one-on-one or group settings, depending on the event Global Give A Book, Inc. (GGAB) is having. Global Give-A-Book's mission is promoting youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children in need. GGAB will be working closely with agencies that work with economically disadvantaged families. The reading tutor will read a book to the children, after the reading session the children will be allowed to take a book home to keep. It is essential the reading tutor motivates children to read while making them feel comfortable throughout the reading sessions.

Responsibilities of the job include:

Implement a small-group early literacy curriculum. Read to children in settings of ten or more children. Keep and maintain the attention of small children. Develop and implement literacy with children in preparation for successful future elementary education Work with disadvantaged children backgrounds reading below grade level Tutor children on content and grammar for various assignments. Perform the role of a reading tutor for children that have English as a second language (ESL). Provide intensive literacy instruction to children for whom low literacy has been identified as a potential barrier to academic 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 Qualifications:

Enjoy working with children. Enthusiasm Read out loud with a strong and loud voice Keep the attention of the children. Must be available to work weekend events Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check Required. The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory

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vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Apply Now Share Save Job