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Ctr. For Black Excellence Reading Tutor – King Elementary


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 20
Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY

Welcome! Were excited that youre interested in applying for a position at Lewis & Clark College. Before you get started here are a few important things to keep in mind:

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO
MLK Jr. School

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN
5470 FWS Off-Campus Dr. Martin Luther King Jr School

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END IF APPLICABLE

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JOB PURPOSE

At the Center for Black Excellence we believe in and enable every Black child to thrive. Through our 3rd-gradeHigh-Dosage Tutoring Program our goal is to connect students to 8000 hours of out-of-school enrichment by the end of eighth grade through our E.T.H.O.S.(Eight Thousand Hours of Out-of-School) Enrichment Initiative.
As a Reading Tutor you will work directly with elementary-aged children to strengthen literacy skills promote confidence and foster positive learning experiences.

This position lets you make a meaningful impact in the community while building professional skills in communication leadership and mentoring. Experience gained in this role is valuable preparation for careers in education social services or any field that values teamwork and problem-solving.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide one-on-one reading instruction to 3rd grade elementary students

  • Support students in practicing reading fluency comprehension and vocabulary development

  • Encourage and motivate students to build confidence and persistence as readers

  • Collaborate with site coordinator to align tutoring with literacy goals

  • Prepare and organize reading space before student arrival

  • Maintain a safe positive and supportive learning environment

  • Serve as a positive role model for students

  • Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE

  • Preferred availability: 3 Days a week Hybrid Model (On-site: Mondays & Wednesdays) (Virtual: Fridays & PPS No School Days)

  • Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Mondays & Wednesdays) 3:30pm - 4:30pm (Fridays

  • Student must be able to work between 6-9 hours per week

  • Transportation to and from King Elementary is provided

RATE OF PAY

$20.00 / hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

Federal Work Study required

The three core competencies gained through this role include:

  • Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written verbal and non-verbal

  • Leadership: Motivate guide and support others to achieve a common goal.

  • Equity & Inclusion: Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs activities employment and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color sex religion age marital status national origin the presence of any physical or sensory disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal state and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.


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