PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The America Reads program is designed to increase English literacy among school age children. College students tutor reading in grades K-3 in the public and private school systems. The America Counts program is aimed at increasing mathematical skills among high school, middle and upper elementary school children.
POSITION DESCRIPION
Interns provide one-to-one and/or small group instruction for school age children in the Walla Walla area. Work is done in public and private schools or at Whitman College. The focus is to increase English language proficiency and the mathematical skills of struggling learners. Interns will report to the America Reads/Counts Coordinator. Each school will have a site coordinator to assist interns with scheduling.
HOURS6-12 hours per week
RATE OF PAY$8.75 Rate increases with experience
COMMITMENTInterns are strongly encouraged to commit to at least two years to the program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Interns must be eligible for federal work-study funding as determined by the Whitman College Office of Financial Aid (509) 527-5278.
- As with all persons working in public education in the state of Washington, interns must receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol.
- One hour of orientation and two hours of training will be required of all interns prior to assignment. Two hours a semester of ongoing training required.
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