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Illinois State University

America Reads/America Counts Tutor Specialist

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $16 - $18 per Hour 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ May 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an America Reads/America Counts Tutor Specialist. The role involves tutoring children from Preschool through 9th grade in reading and/or math across various locations such as the university campus, local schools, and community centers while participating in mandatory training and submitting regular progress reports.

Highlights
  • Tutor children in reading and math from Preschool to 9th grade in both in-person and remote settings.
  • Participate in paid mandatory training sessions and submit biweekly program reflections.
  • Write optional lesson plans, progress reports, or create instructional videos, and submit exit plans when providing 1:1 support.
  • Use skills in Spanish fluency or 4th-9th grade math tutoring to qualify for specific placements.
  • Required to have Federal Work Study award and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Must provide own transportation for off-campus tutoring sites.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and experience working with children required.
  • Compensation ranges from $15.50 to $17.50 per hour.
  • Work hours include 4-6 hours per week afternoons/evenings on weekdays and 1-3 hours on Saturdays, based on availability.
  • Student employees are eligible to participate in the university's 403(b) retirement plan.