| Job Summary: |
Miami University tutors will assist children in the local community improve their reading skills during 2 one-week summer camps. Miami has developed partnerships with Ridgeway Elementary in Hamilton City School District and with the Oxford Lane Library in an effort to provide support and assistance for children in grades K-3 in the areas of reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary. No previous tutoring experience is necessary. All College of Education, Health, and Society students can apply.
Applicants must commit to the 2 weeks of service. If recommended for hire by the Learning Lab, you will be required to pass a fingerprinted State of Ohio criminal background check before being hired. The cost of the background check will be covered by the Learning Lab.
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| Essential Duties: |
• Tutors will develop a meaningful and positive relationship with tutees, partner schools/organizations and other tutors while demonstrating a solid commitment to improvement of tutees skills.
• Tutors are expected to maintain regular communication with teachers or other supervisors at their school or community site, other tutors, and the program coordinator.
• Tutors will adhere to all CEHS, Miami University, and tutoring site guidelines and regulations at all times, especially dress code and safety protocols.
• Tutors are expected to show up on time each week for their scheduled sessions.
• If recommended for hire by the Learning Lab, you will be required to pass a fingerprinted State of Ohio criminal background check before being hired. The cost of the background check will be covered by the Learning Lab.
• Tutors will be required to complete training on Canvas prior to the beginning of the camp.
• Tutors will be required to attend a one-day Orientation.
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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