Work-Study/ AR Kids Read Reading (Multiple Positions)

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Must be enrolled at UA Little Rock
• Experience working with children

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience teaching reading

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in onboarding session and training sessions
• Conduct individualized 30-minute tutoring sessions for 4-6 students utilizing "Really Great Reading's" lessons
• Flexibility to schedule make-up sessions to accommodate student absences
• Log attendance and keep thorough session notes
• Administer student pre and post assessments
• Attend pre-employment information session to complete paperwork

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must pass background checks, including child maltreatment
• Must have access to a personal laptop or tablet for use during tutoring sessions
• Must have access to reliable transportation (workstudy located off-campus)
• The ability to work 6-8 hours per week for 11 weeks, plus training and onboarding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work well in a group setting
• Effective time management skills
• Responsiveness, open-mindedness, and self-confidence
• The ability to teach material in an easy-to-understand way

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.