America Reads​/America Counts Tutor Specialist

Job no: 521831
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: America Reads/America Counts Tutor Specialist
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Financial Aid Office

Students hired in these positions tutor children from Preschool through 9th grade in reading and/or math. Tutors provide both in‑person and remote/virtual support. Locations include the ISU campus, local schools, after‑school programs, public libraries, and community centers.

• Attending mandatory/paid training sessions
• Providing program data by posting reflections every two weeks based on placements
• Writing optional lesson plans, progress reports, or creating videos
• Submitting exit plans if providing 1:1 support

$15.50/hour – $17.50/hour

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

• Applicants MUST be awarded Federal Work Study.
• Ability to provide your own transportation for off‑campus sites (includes public transportation).
• Must be dependable.
• Applicants must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5.
• Experience working with children and/or tutoring is required.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants must be strong or fluent Spanish speakers and/or possess the skills to tutor children in math from 4th – 9th grade.

Applicants must be able to tutor students in 4th‑grade math and must be available to work a minimum of 4–6 hours per week during the hours of 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1–3 hours on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., or qualify to serve as a bilingual (Spanish speaking) tutor. Placements are made according to tutor availability.

• Must be able to effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Summer 2026

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