Math & Reading Tutor

Overview

Position:
Student Advanced Level Requisition

Working Title:
Math & Reading Tutor

Pay: $16.50 Hourly

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Student Type:
Status Non-Exempt

Background Check Required Yes

For Best Consideration Date 9/22/2025

This job is to work as a reading, writing, and math tutor under the direction of Lew Wallace Elementary Kindergarten-Fifth Grade teachers to provide academic and emotional support through direct instruction, guided practice, and games. Students come in at many levels and being able to give them small group instruction at their level and more adult attention increases their socio-emotional skills and academic success.

You may also be asked to prepare or organize tutoring materials. We love working with our students and are seeking tutors who would feel the same way.

Provide academic and emotional support through direct instruction, guided practice, and games to elementary students in reading, writing, and math. Deliver small group instruction at students  level and offer increased adult attention to support socio-emotional skills and academic success. Prepare or organize tutoring materials as needed.

• 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)
• If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress

• Have passed the APS background check
• Be able to read, write and follow directions in English (Knowledge of Espanol helpful, but not necessary)
• Be able to be a role model (model appropriate language and behavior)
• Be reliable
• Be available 3-5 times a week at the same time. (times can be adjusted by semester)
• Be available for a short training, possibly on a Saturday and some ongoing training during the teachers’ prep times
• Be tolerant and respectful of different cultural perspectives
• Be willing to utilize positive discipline techniques
• Be willing to follow classroom procedures and rules
• Be able to stay off your cell phone while with students
• For English speakers, be able to work between 8:40 am and 3:10 pm (to 4:00 if you work in Genius Hour)
• Be patient and have a positive attitude
• Be able to ask questions
• Be hardworking and self-directed

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 Resume and Cover Letter. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check required.

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.