Summer Literacy Tutor - Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $16 per Hour 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ March 27th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University's Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy is hiring Summer Literacy Tutors. Tutors provide individualized reading and writing support to K–6 students under the mentorship of literacy faculty, participating in training and apprenticeship-style instructional activities throughout the summer program.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one reading and writing support to elementary students (K–6).
Participate in intensive training and mentorship in evidence-based literacy instruction.
Collaborate with Borg Center professors to plan and deliver literacy lessons tailored to student needs.
Work approximately 18 hours per week during summer, including mandatory training and tutoring sessions.
Pay rate: $16 per hour.
Required qualifications include an interest in education and strong communication skills.
Preferred qualifications include prior experience working with children and relevant coursework in education or literacy.
Student employees are eligible to participate in the university's 403(b) retirement plan.
The position requires reliability, punctuality, and responsiveness to feedback throughout the program.
Applicants must pass a criminal background check and comply with employment eligibility requirements.