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Federal Work Study - Literacy Intervention Tutor, Reading Partners

Academy of Art University
Part-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
Tutoring

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About Reading Partners

Reading Partners is a national education nonprofit working with Title I elementary schools to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. For more information, visit www.readingpartners.org.

The Online Literacy Tutor Role

Reading Partners is seeking responsible, patient, and motivated Federal Work Study students to support our one-on-one tutoring program. Using Reading Partners’ scripted, evidence-based curriculum, Online Literacy Tutors use our digital curriculum to work one-on-one with students via our online tutoring platform, using video conferencing. Online Literacy Tutors will provide tutoring for the Los Angeles, California area and will be paired with students receiving tutoring at our partner school sites in Los Angeles.

Tutoring with Reading Partners requires absolutely no experience, as we provide all the necessary materials and the ongoing training and support of a Reading Partners’ team member who is on-site with the students.

The Federal Work Study Online Literacy Tutor will work one-on-one with elementary school students at one or more of our partner schools in the Los Angeles Area using Reading Partners' online tutoring platform. Follow the Reading Partners' Connects, structured curriculum. Review session notes prior to each lesson and complete notes after each session. 

Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements:

  • Eligible for Federal Work Study
  • Passionate about early literacy and supporting young learners
  • Commit to a consistent tutoring schedule during school hours (Monday - Thursday, approximately 8 am - 3 pm local time with limited after school sessions available). Preference is given to students who can commit to the full program year (through May/June). Consistent attendance and punctuality is a must!
  • Federal Work Study students typically commit to up to 10 hours per week
  • Each tutoring session is a little over one hour
  • Attend a Reading Partners tutor orientation before working with students
  • Sign-off on Reading Partners' Liability Waiver and Media Release and follow our Tutor Code of Conduct
  • Complete and pass a background check (paid for by Reading Partners)
  • Maintain a positive attitude toward learning, diversity, and students
  • Be open to feedback and coaching. Have patience and empathy for students while holding high expectations
  • Be able to interact effectively with students
  • Be responsive and center the students’ learning needs:
    • Get to know the students and honor their experiences.
    • Regularly look for opportunities to listen to and learn from students
    • Invest in students’ success and support students in achieving their full potential
    • Avoid making assumptions or letting assumptions influence your interactions with students
    • Use affirming language that validates the student’s feelings and/or experiences in and outside
      of the reading center
    • Remain open and engaged when interacting with tutor and student read aloud texts and Reading Partners’ social emotional learning curriculum
    • Exercise patience while working with young learners
  • Remain flexible around changes that may occur to the schedule that are outside of Reading Partners’ control
  • Have access to reliable, password protected wifi, PC, Mac, or Chromebook computer with a functioning webcam and microphone. 



Location: Remote role open to California residence only

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Application Deadline: January 26, 2026

Work Schedule: 5 to 20 hours per week*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student's starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation. Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.