Tutor901 In-School Reading Tutor

Tutor
901:
Reading Tutor (In-School)

The Tutor
901:
Reading Tutor (In-School) provides high-impact, research-aligned literacy instruction to elementary students during the school day. Working under the supervision of the Tutor
901 Program Manager, tutors deliver structured, small-group reading interventions that support classroom learning while fostering positive relationships that build students' confidence and love of reading.

Tutor
901 follows evidence-based practices identified by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University, including consistent tutoring groups, frequent in-person sessions, and ongoing coaching and support. Tutors receive comprehensive training and are equipped with high-quality instructional materials to help students strengthen foundational reading skills.

• Deliver high-quality, small-group reading instruction (up to three students per group) using the Tutor
  901 curriculum and instructional framework.
• Facilitate engaging literacy lessons that support students' reading growth and classroom learning.
• Attend all required Tutor
  901 and Tennessee Department of Education training sessions and professional development.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, tutoring logs, and assessment/data collection records.
• Build positive, encouraging relationships with students that promote confidence, engagement, and social-emotional growth.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with school staff, Literacy Mid-South staff, and other stakeholders.
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled tutoring sessions at assigned school sites.
• Participate in coaching, classroom observations, and continuous improvement activities to enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Tutor
  901 program operations.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework or higher education is preferred.

Experience

• Experience working with school-aged children preferred, including volunteer, community-based, after-school, or educational settings.
• Previous tutoring, mentoring, youth development, or literacy experience is a plus.
• Experience using educational technology (such as i-Ready) is preferred but not required.

• Passion for supporting children's literacy development.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Positive, patient, and encouraging demeanor.
• Ability to engage and motivate elementary-age students.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately maintain program documentation and student records.
• Dependability and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to continuous learning and coaching.

• Ability to work at the assigned school site as scheduled.
• Available to work during school hours (approximately 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally (materials and office supplies).
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Literacy Mid-South.

• Part-time, contracted position.
• Expected work schedule: 9–18 hours per week.
• Tutoring takes place during the school day (approximately 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) at assigned partner schools throughout the Memphis area.
• Students participate in 45-minute tutoring sessions three times per week in consistent small groups of up to three students.

Note:

This is a contracted position through the Fall semester. Continued employment is contingent upon program needs and performance, and contracts will be reviewed for potential renewal in December.

• Competitive hourly wage beginning at $20.00 per hour.
• Paid training and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Professional development and hands-on experience supporting literacy instruction.

When you join Tutor
901, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to become a confident reader. As an In-School Reading Tutor, you…