United Learning Center Tutor - Guadalupe

Description

Reports To: Senior Community Impact Coordinator

Status
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Part-time, Non-exempt

Dates: Academic School Year & Summer Program

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s United Learning Center (ULC) provides free, small-group literacy intervention to elementary students who are performing below or approaching grade-level proficiency in English Language Arts. Hosted on campus at local elementary schools, the program is delivered in collaboration with school districts to support student literacy development and align with district goals. Using the Orton-Gillingham approach, trained tutors provide structured, multisensory instruction designed to build foundational reading skills.

ULC sessions offer students a focused, supportive space to grow as readers while strengthening their reading confidence.

United Learning Center Tutors deliver high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction to accelerate student reading progress. Tutors administer pre-assessments to develop individualized tutoring plans tailored to each student’s literacy needs. They foster an affirming, student-centered environment where learners feel supported, engaged, and confident. This student-facing role is critical to achieving measurable literacy gains, which are demonstrated through post-assessments and ongoing progress monitoring. Additional duties may be assigned to this role as organizational projects, activities, and priorities evolve.

• Provide small-group literacy tutoring sessions using the evidence-based Orton-Gillingham approach—a structured, sequential, and multi-sensory method for teaching literacy.
• Align all lessons with individualized student learning plans to ensure targeted skill development.
• Incorporate approved supplemental materials as appropriate to reinforce and enhance Orton-Gillingham–based instruction.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students feel safe, encouraged, and engaged.
• Uphold all safety guidelines and program protocols to ensure a structured and nurturing learning space.

• Develop, adapt, and implement weekly lesson plans that reflect each student’s learning objectives and needs.

• Administer and analyze assessments to guide instructional strategies and ensure they remain responsive to student progress.
• Monitor academic growth and make timely, data-informed recommendations for instructional adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, including attendance, progress notes, and assessment outcomes.

• Prepare and submit comprehensive student progress reports to United Way within required timelines.
• Participate in meetings with families to share updates, celebrate progress, and plan for continued academic growth.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the program, team, and participants.

• Model professionalism and integrity in all interactions with students, families, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Attend and actively participate in all required staff trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.

Additional duties may be assigned to this role as organizational projects, activities, and priorities evolve.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; coursework in education, child development, or a related field is desirable.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children in structured settings such as classrooms, after school programs, or camps.
• Proficiency in the language of instruction, strong reading and writing abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of phonics and phonological awareness, the ability to assess and analyze literacy skills, familiarity with evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Adaptability to diverse learners, culturally responsive teaching practices, and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Certification in Orton-Gillingham or similar literacy instruction methods preferred.
• Strong background in youth development…