Assistant America Reads​/America Counts Tutoring Program

Assistant for America Reads/America Counts Tutoring Program

Job Description:

This professionally minded individual will assist with the America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) federal work‑study tutoring program. The ARAC program is designed to enhance the reading and math skills of Kindergarten‑8th grade students in Macon‑Bibb County. As the assistant for ARAC, you will provide administrative support for the tutoring program, including the use of software and platforms such as Bear Pulse;
Workday; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training on the relevant software and administrative processes will be provided during the onboarding of this position. The selected assistant will be expected to attend all applicable meetings and programs associated with their primary job duties. You will also participate in the ARAC program with one regularly scheduled tutoring hour per week.

• Planning and implementation of ARAC tutor training and professional development opportunities throughout the year
• Coordination of the ARAC tutor schedule and Bear Pulse management
• Attendance verification for bi‑weekly pay
• Other duties as assigned
• One regularly scheduled tutoring hour
• Cover tutoring hours for tutors who cannot fulfill schedule

• Have federal work‑study
• Be in a graduate studies program on the Mercer Macon campus
• Ability to pass a background check
• Extremely organized and possess excellent time management skills
• Works both independently and in group settings with various Mercer constituencies
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication
• Provide your own transportation

• $20 per hour of pay that will be paid bi‑weekly
• 10‑15 regularly scheduled hours in person between Monday‑Friday from 9 am to 5 pm

Scheduled

Hours:

15

Start Date:

07/1/2026

End Date: 06/30/2027