Literacy Intervention Team, LIT Tutor

Have a passion for reading? Earn $11.00 per hour reading with children and making a difference! As a Literacy Intervention Team ( LIT ) tutor you will be matched to read with elementary age children at local schools who need help improving their basic reading skills.
This is your chance to make an impact in a child’s life, earn money, and have fun!
The LIT team, organized by Winthrop University’s career center, is a group of Winthrop University students who are mobilized and trained to help children “learn to read”, before they have to “read to learn”. This team is making a big difference in schools such as Ebenezer Avenue Elementary, Oakdale Elementary and India Hook Elementary. All majors accepted (education majors preferred).

Provide reading help to children, kindergarten through 5th grade, through fun and interactive activities: one-on-one reading, group reading and guided reading.
Follow directions and guidance from public school staff and teachers.
Attend reading tutor training and monthly meet-ups with supervisor and fellow tutors.
Maintain accurate timesheet.

-A love for working with children
-A passion for reading
-Mandatory attendance at monthly meet-ups and active participation in all trainings
-A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
-Clean background check
-Availability Monday through Friday, based on class schedule and availability

-Time management
-Communication
-Experience working with children

Pay Rate 11.00

Position Level Graduate or Undergraduate

Hours Per Week 5-10

Posting Number 2026SD0469P

Open Date 08/03/2026

Close Date 09/25/2026

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

End Date 05/04/2027

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Financial Awards showing Work-Study
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation