Overview

America Reads is a federally funded work-study program. SFSU students are hired as tutors to work in 3rd grade classrooms located in San Francisco schools. America Reads tutors have great opportunities to start their teaching career and gain important skills during their participation with the program.

Job Description

Reading tutors are assigned to one San Francisco school site where they remain for the entire academic year. They meet with school mentors and the campus trainer to develop the most effective literacy plan for each child.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

1. Work-study eligible
2. Previous experience with tutoring children
3. Commitment to work for one year
4. Available to work 10 hours in the mornings during classroom reading sessions. Tutoring sessions are in the mornings from 9am to noon
5. Enrolled in a special training class every Tuesday from 1-4pm

Application

Application for tutor position click on the link below. Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 must be installed on your computer, click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader

America Reads Application (pdf)

For additional information on America Reads contact
Cynthia Abdul-Massih at (415) 338-6817 or via email camassih@sfsu.edu