Student Employment - America Reads Tutor- Esperanza; Bilingual)(Part-Time

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Job Summary: The America Reads Tutor – Esperanza (Bilingual) position provides meaningful, part-time employment for Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) students who qualify for Federal Work-Study. Tutors support elementary-aged children—primarily from bilingual (Spanish-English) backgrounds—in reading and literacy development. Working closely with the Esperanza school community, tutors foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group reading instruction to elementary students, both in English and Spanish as appropriate
• Support classroom teachers with literacy-related activities and assignments
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor, encouraging student growth and confidence
• Track student progress and maintain accurate, confidential records of tutoring sessions
• Attend required training sessions and check-ins with program coordinators, if applicable
• Uphold school and college policies regarding professionalism, confidentiality, and conduct

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a student at Salt Lake Community College
• Must qualify for Federal Work-Study (FWS) funding
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
• Passion for education, literacy, and working with children
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Able to pass a background check if required by the school site

SLCC Information:

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. It educates 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study and serves Utah’s fastest growing industries. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, outdoor recreation, and more.

SLCC is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution and leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

SLCC is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.