Early Literacy Tutor (6 Hours Per Day) - La Escuelita Elementary (2026-27

Early Literacy Tutor (6 Hours Per Day)

Oakland Unified School District, La Escuelita Elementary - Oakland, California. Job . Posted until filled. Starting date to be determined.

Position type:
Part-time. 0.80 FTE, 10 months, 3-6 hours per day. Salary: $16.33-$19.17 per hour.

This position is a 6-hour per day early literacy reading tutor assisting TK-2nd grade students. Tutors are trained in research-based early literacy strategies and collaborate with classroom teachers and coaches to provide data-driven instruction.

• Attend Sensitivity, Encouragement, Education, Development through Doing and Self-Image Support (SEEDS) of Early Literacy Training, and/or Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Sight Words (SIPPS) and ongoing Early Literacy Tutor trainings throughout the year.
• Provide intentional, data-driven literacy instruction and intervention during all parts of the day to improve the reading skills of TK-2nd grade children, specifically focusing on the Big Five Literacy Skills phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, etc...
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher Coach, and/or Principal to set the instructional schedule at the beginning of the year, report student progress, and make data-informed modifications frequently.
• Implement all elements of the research-based targeted interventions daily with students to support small group differentiated instruction with a minimum of four small groups a day.
• Assess, with high level of accuracy, child outcomes and progress using fall, winter and spring benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring assessments.
• Use scripted early literacy interventions with identified children in a one-on-one and/or small group setting daily; achieve a high degree of fidelity to each scripted intervention.
• Participate in literacy coaching sessions two times per month with a Coach to review student progress, plan, problem-solve and set goals; incorporate constructive feedback based on observations.
• Record student and program data completely and accurately in an online database and/or Excel document on a weekly basis, or as designated by the intervention program.

• Participate in site-sponsored trainings, meetings or other activities, including the Orientation and Data Review Meetings with the classroom teacher and coaches at least three times per year.
• Be open to being observed regularly by a Coach; act on constructive feedback and goal setting based on observations and coaching.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong interest in education, specifically helping children develop early language and literacy skills.
• Speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
• Computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use online database systems and e-mail daily.
• Energetic, results-oriented, student-focused style, with strong planning and time-management skills.
• Must be 18 years old or older.

• College coursework, college degree, or equivalent work experience or strong community experience.
• Experience working with young children, preferably in an early childhood setting.
• Must be able to attend the 4-day TK SEEDS of Early Learning training and/or SIPPS Training, as designated by Early Literacy Coaches.

• Patience.
• Positive attitude.
• Adaptability/flexibility.
• Sense of humor.
• Able to relate to diverse groups of people and sustain relationship/rapport.
• Non-judgmental.
• Valid California Driver's License, if applicable.

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Environment: classroom, office, and diverse school site; fast-paced with constant interruptions.

Physical requirements:

Sitting or standing for extended periods; lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 30 lbs, occasionally 30+ lbs; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

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