English Language Learning College and Career Readiness Tutor (Work Study)

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Literacy Pittsburgh invites work study applicants for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. The work study student supports the mission of Better Lives Through Learning by building our agencys capacity to provide 1-1 and small-group support for adult students. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building relationships and communication skills with a diverse range of students and colleagues.

Role Responsibilities

• There are various potential work study responsibilities depending on agency needs and student availability including:

  • Serving as a classroom aide online for a hyflex GED preparation class supporting small groups of students in studying Reading/Language Arts Science Social Studies or Math.

  • Leading a small group of beginning intermediate or advanced level ELL students on the waiting list for a permanent class placement for up to 8 weeks online or in-person at the Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center depending on agency need.

  • Tutoring a student in the Squirrel Hill Homewood or East Liberty neighborhoods on English language acquisition or GED preparation in a public location 2x per week.

  • Supporting the career services team at the Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center by meeting 1-1 with students for mock interviews resume and cover letter review and assisting with career exploration and online job-searching skills.

  • Working with students 1-1 in 20-30 minute mentoring sessions to learn more about and document their career college and or/postsecondary goals.

• During the first week of the work study placement the student will complete required trainings to prepare for tutoring students including but not limited to: Tutor Training ELL training ABE training Career Services training and Literacy Pittsburgh Policies and Procedures.

• The work study student will check in weekly with the Manager of Auxiliary Programs.

• The work study student can expect to engage with Literacy Pittsburgh students for 4 hours a week and spend 2 hours a week preparing lessons and reviewing student work.

Compensation and Schedule

• $11/hour for up to 6 hours/week.

• Literacy Pittsburgh class schedules typically require either M/W Morning/Afternoon or T/Th Morning/Afternoon availability. Some opportunities may take place M/W or T/Th evenings. Some positions may be fully remote while others are hybrid.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

• Must have been awarded Federal Work Study

• Demonstrated commitment to Literacy Pittsburghs values.

• Past experience with language learning teaching and/or working with diverse populations a plus.

• Please submit a cover letter and a resume to apply to this position

Questions

Contact Terra Teets Manager of Auxiliary Programs at with any questions.

Our people make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and positive place to learn. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment whereemployees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in thevaluesthat guide our day-to-day work. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect a diversity of culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability sexual orientation marital status past experience with poverty or homelessness or prior contact with the juvenile criminal justice or child welfare systems.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion gender gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital or family status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.