School Year 2010-11 School Year Application (Paid Jobs)
READ serves at-risk first grade and kindergarten students by recruiting and training teens to provide structured one-to-one tutoring in reading.
READ tutors will report directly to READ Teachers and Site Coordinators. Tutors are expected to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with Lead Tutors, fellow tutors, students and school staff.
READ operates under contract with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). The NYCDOE requires that we have social security numbers on file for everyone who works with DOE children, including volunteers.
To Earn a Paid Tutoring Job with READ, You Must:
- Provide community service by volunteering for 3 sessions (4.5 hours) before becoming a paid tutor
- Submit all required documentation before becoming a paid tutor
- School Report Card, Parent Consent Form, Social Security Card and Picture Identification (i.e. School ID or State Issued ID)
- If you are between the ages of 14 and 17 years, you must obtain working permit
- Tutors who do not submit Working Permit (if applicable) and Picture Identification will only be permitted to volunteer. Volunteer tutors are expected to submit:
- School Report Card, Parent Consent Form and Social Security Card
(Please note: In some cases teens will be paid by READ’s program partners)
Tutors Requirements
- Actively participate in the entire READ training workshop (2.5 hours)
- Work for 1.5 hours afterschool 3 or 4 days per week for 15 to 20 weeks
- Arrive on time to all scheduled tutoring sessions and trainings
- Maintain good academic standing
- Be a positive role model for students
READ Tutor Application Form: School Year 2010-11
For more information call our tutor information line at (646) 867-6111
Items in bold are required.
