Literacy Specialist

The Tutor/Literacy Specialist supports students participating in our after school program by providing engaging, individualized, and small-group literacy instruction. This position is responsible for helping students strengthen reading, writing, comprehension, and foundational literacy skills while fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment. The Literacy Specialist works collaboratively with program staff to support students' academic success and confidence.

• Provide individualized and small-group literacy tutoring to students in grades served by the program.
• Assess students' literacy strengths and areas for growth and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate reading and writing activities.
• Support homework completion with an emphasis on literacy skills.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Track student progress and communicate observations with program leadership.
• Collaborate with after school staff to integrate literacy enrichment into program activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance and tutoring records.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all participants.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development as requested.

• Part-time; 2-3 afternoons per week during the school year
• Program
  
  Hours:
  
  2:30 - 6:00pm, Tutor time would start at 3pm (1-2 hour session)

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

At the YMCA, we invest in our people so they can better serve our communities. Our part-time employees enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment with valuable benefits that reflect our mission and core values.

• Complimentary YMCA Membership
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• Employee Resource Groups

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and…