Job Posted: July 1, 2025
Program Overview: The America Reads Challenge Federal Work-Study program is a strong example of how students both give to and receive from the community. The program promotes access to college by helping students finance post-secondary education costs while offering these same students the opportunity to pursue community service. Duties & Responsibilities: Tutors work directly with children in our Community Health Centers waiting areas to improve their reading proficiency skills. Tutors perform one-on-one work with individual children or small groups of children. Tutor schedules are set at the beginning of each quarter by using an online calendar to sign-up for shifts. Schedules are flexible, working around student schedules. Supervisor & Department: Essy Castillo, NUNM Health Centers Locations: NUNM Health Centers Qualifications: See below
- Open and warm demeanor; a passion for literacy; and a strong desire to work with young people
- Excellent communication and English language skills (multilingual skills preferred: Spanish)
- Ability to operate without direct supervision
- Time management skills
- Consistent and accurate documentation of hours
- Access to reliable transportation (no reimbursement for personal vehicle use)
- A personal commitment to community building and practicing cultural humility