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Eastern Oregon University

Literacy Tutor

🇺🇸 La Grande, OR 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ May 8th, 2026
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Eastern Oregon University is hiring a Literacy Tutor. The tutor will plan and deliver literacy tutoring to young children, administer assessments, and maintain accurate records of student progress and assessment data. This role requires working with children individually or in small groups and effectively communicating with parents and students.

Highlights
  • Provide literacy tutoring multiple days per week (3-4) at various times using specific tutoring techniques and curricula.
  • Administer basic literacy assessments and record daily student progress and assessment data.
  • Work effectively with young children in one-on-one or small group settings.
  • Learn and apply feedback to improve tutoring effectiveness.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with both parents and children.
  • Must be 18 years or older and willing to work with young children.
  • Complete university background check; a criminal history is not an automatic disqualification.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with young children, licensure as a teacher or paraprofessional, and training in evidence-based literacy methods.
  • Employment eligibility verification required; the university will not sponsor work visas.
  • Position is part-time and affiliated with the Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic.

Literacy Tutor Full Description

Literacy Tutor

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.


Special Instructions
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.


Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
Position Title Literacy Tutor
Job Description Summary
Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic is currently seeking applicants for part-time literacy tutors.

Candidates should demonstrate:
  • Ability and willingness to learn specific tutoring techniques and use the provided curricula accurately and effectively.
  • Ability and willingness to learn basic literacy assessment protocols
  • Ability to provide literacy tutoring multiple days per week (3-4) at various times of the day.
  • Ability to work effectively with young children in small groups or one-on-one situations
  • Ability to receive and apply feedback
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and a growth mindset while working with children
  • Organizational skills to accurately record student progress daily
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents and children using both verbal and written communication

Responsibilities
  • Plan for and deliver literacy tutoring to young children
  • Administer assessments
  • Record daily student progress
  • Record assessment data

Required Qualifications
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Desire to work with young children


  • Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with young children
  • Licensed teacher or paraprofessional
  • Previous training in evidence-based literacy methods
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 06/02/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Summary
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.


Special Instructions
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.


Quick Link to Posting https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3258
Supplemental Questions

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  1. Have you had previous training in teaching reading to children? If so, please describe:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2

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