Title: Summer Literacy Tutor - Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Teaching and Learning

Job Summary

The Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy at Illinois State University is hiring two ISU Student Tutors for its Summer Literacy Tutoring Program. This program provides individualized reading and writing support for students in grades K–6 from the local community. As a tutor, you will work directly with elementary students under the guidance of Borg Center professors and staff. Tutors receive intensive training in literacy instruction and assessment, including practices that support reading, writing and language development through responsive teaching.

This position is designed as an instructional apprenticeship. Tutors will work alongside professors to observe, plan, and facilitate literacy instruction based on students’ strengths and learning needs. Summer tutors may have the opportunity to continue in the position during the academic year. This experience offers meaningful preparation for careers in education and other youth-serving professions. Many former tutors report that this role significantly deepens their understanding of literacy instruction and better prepares them for professional careers working with children and families.

Students in this position will need to consistently attend all scheduled sessions. Students in this position will need to be reliable, punctual, willing to learn and engage in onging training and mentorship, able to take initiative and respond to feedback in a professional manner.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$16/hour

Required Qualifications

-Interest in working with children and/or in education-related fields
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

-Prior experience working with children (e.g., tutoring, classrooms, camps, childcare, coaching)
-Coursework in education, literacy, child development, or related fields
-Experience working with diverse learners and/or in community-based settings

Work Hours

Student tutors will work approximately 18 hours per week and must be available for the entire summer program dates:

Program Dates:
• Training: June 22 & June 24 from 12-3pm
• Tutoring Program: July 6-31, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am-4:00pm

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

June 22, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter and Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, we invite you to share any past experiences working with children and/or families. We are especially interested in applicants who are excited to learn, open to feedback, and eager to grow through mentorship. Please also speak to your ability to be reliable and punctual, as consistent attendance is essential to a successful summer program.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.