Reading Tutor

Student Advanced Level

Requisition

Working Title:

Reading Tutor

Pay: $17.00 Hourly

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type:

Student Employment

Student Type:
Work-Study

Status:
Non-Exempt

Background Check

Required:

Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 5/26/2026

Organization: Global Give‑A‑Book

Location: Various Sites in Albuquerque

An Off‑Campus Work‑Study Position – MUST have a Work‑Study Award.

The reading tutor will primarily work with pre‑literacy children, typically 3rd grade and under, to enhance their reading and comprehension skills. They may provide reading sessions in one‑on‑one or group settings, depending on the event hosted by Global Give‑A‑Book, Inc. (GGAB). GGAB promotes youth literacy by giving award‑winning books to children in need and works closely with agencies that serve economically disadvantaged families.

The tutor will read a book to the children, and after the reading session the children will be allowed to take a book home to keep. It is essential that the tutor motivates children to read while making them feel comfortable throughout the sessions.

• Implement a small‑group early literacy curriculum.
• Read to children in settings of ten or more children.
• Keep and maintain the attention of small children.
• Develop and implement literacy with children in preparation for successful future elementary education.
• Work with disadvantaged children whose backgrounds include reading below grade level.
• Tutor children on content and grammar for various assignments.
• Perform the role of a reading tutor for children with English as a second language (ESL).
• Provide intensive literacy instruction to children for whom low literacy has been identified as a potential barrier to academic success.

• 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, must meet satisfactory academic progress.

• Enjoy working with children.
• Enthusiasm.
• Read out loud with a strong and loud voice.
• Ability to keep the attention of the children.
• Must be available to work weekend events.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Please submit a cover letter and resume. The position requires a Work‑Study Award and a background check.

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