2025-26 SY Tutor901- In-School Reading Substitute Tutors Job at Literacy Mid-South, Memphis, TN

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  • Literacy Mid-South
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20-$30/HR

Are you seeking a paid opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Memphis childrens education? You don't have to be a trained educator to impact students' reading development!

Literacy Mid-South (LMS) is recruiting over 100 part-time, during-the-day reading Substitute Tutors to support its Tutor901 program for the upcoming school year. As a Substitute Tutor, you'll be trained to work with small groups of 2nd-5th-grade students on their reading skills while school is in session and provide critical support to students in light of the Tennessee 3rd Grade Retention Law.

No education experience is required, as this position will report to and be trained by a Tutor901 Program Manager with literacy tutoring experience.

NOTE: This position is contracted through the Fall 2025 semester, at which point it will be reviewed in December for renewal. What do current Substitute Tutors have to say about the program?

  • 89% said they would like to return next semester.
  • 95% felt adequately prepared to lead tutoring sessions;
  • 92% feel they made meaningful connections with the students they tutored;
  • 84% feel they made a meaningful impact on the reading abilities of the students they delivered.

Qualifications

  • Must be available during the day between the hours of 8 am and 3 pm (tutoring occurs throughout the school day)
  • Must have access to consistent transportation
  • Experience working with school-aged children preferred (not necessarily in a formal education setting)
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Some college experience preferred
  • Background check required
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds
  • Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of
  • Familiarity with the i-Ready tool plus
  • Able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

The Substitute Tutor will work under the supervision of the Tutor901 Program Manager and will perform tasks as listed below:

  • Attend complete training sessions and modules as required by the Tennessee Department of Education
  • Tutor a small group of children in a controlled classroom environment
  • Implement small group reading instruction
  • Maintain a log for data collection
  • Arrive promptly at the designated school site
  • Communicate effectively with various audiences, such as students, school staff, and educators
  • Must have a positive and encouraging personality
  • Expected to work 9-18 hours per week
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends
  • Education: High schoolor equivalent
  • (Preferred) Experience: Working with school-age children: children: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Part time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Day shift,

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