Job Summary
This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package. At SMART Reading our goal is to positively impact literacy outcomes by providing early reading support access to books and community engagement in a fun inclusive environment for everyone involved. One of the primary ways we do that is through facilitating shared reading opportunities kids and volunteers reading together with the goal of building reading engagement and motivation two key factors in literacy development. Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun child-guided reading sessions. At Astor SMART Reading sessions occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15-2:00 with optional documentation assistance after. This position reports on site for daily direction to Greg Dilkes SMART Reading staff and on campus to Moreau Center Program Manager for Community Partnerships Clare Kennedy. Location : Astor Elementary 5601 N Yale St Portland OR 97203 (5 minute walk from Campus)
Minimum Qualifications
Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package (contact with questions) Successful completion of the SMART Volunteer background check. Successful completion of the Portland Public Schools background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in primary education. Interest in reading. Patience and compassion.