English Language Learning College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh (Summer Work-Study)
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you we encourage you to apply!
Name of position: English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh
Classification of position: Reading tutor
Name of the department: Literacy Pittsburgh
Location: 411 Seventh Ave Ste. 525 Pittsburgh PA 15219
Name of supervisor: Terra Teets Manager of Auxiliary Programs
Pay rate: $11/hour
Employment dates: 5/4/2026 - 8/24/2026
Purpose
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 communication skills and instructional experience with a diverse range of adult students and colleagues.
Role Responsibilities
Work study responsibilities include:
Serving as a classroom aide for an online (Zoom) or in-person English Language Learning or GED preparation class. Most classes are held 2x/week for 2-2.5 hours
Classroom aides may:
Support students 1-1 or in small groups with provided classwork and lessons
Support students with in-class individual and group work
Monitor the Zoom chat and waiting room
Lead a short portion of the class
Work 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 College/Career Pathways Checklist 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 4-8 hours a week and spend 1-2 hours a week preparing lessons and reviewing student work
Schedule
Dependent on your universitys work study award
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 be confirmed to received a Federal Work Study award
Demonstrated commitment to Literacy Pittsburghs values
Past experience with language learning teaching and/or working with diverse populations a plus
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 where employees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in the values that 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.
About Company
Chatham University is a nationally ranked institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and integrated business, health sciences, and sustainability degrees.
