Reading Tutor at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID

req38147

Working Title

Reading Tutor

Pay

$17.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Work-Study

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

10/16/2026

Position Summary

Organization: Global Give-A-Book

Location: Various Sites in Albuquerque

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award.

Job Description

The reading tutor will be working

primarily but not limited to pre-literacy children, typically 3rd grade and

under. Enhance children's reading and comprehension skills. They may provide reading sessions in

one-on-one or group settings, depending on the event Global Give A Book, Inc.

(GGAB) is having. Global Give-A-Book’s mission is

promoting youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children in

need. GGAB will be working closely with agencies that work with

economically disadvantaged families. The reading tutor will read a book to the

children, after the reading session the children will be allowed to take a book

home to keep. It is essential the reading tutor

motivates children to read while making them feel comfortable throughout the

reading sessions.

Responsibilities of the job include:

Implement a small-group early literacy curriculum. Read to children in settings of ten or more children. Keep and maintain the attention of small children. Develop and implement literacy with children in

 preparation for successful future elementary education

Work with disadvantaged children backgrounds reading

 below grade level

Tutor children on content and grammar for various

 assignments.

Perform the role of a reading tutor for children that

 have English as a second language (ESL).

Provide

 intensive literacy instruction to children for whom low literacy has been

 identified as a potential barrier to academic 

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications: Enjoy working with children.
Enthusiasm Read out loud with a strong and loud voice Keep the attention of the children. Must be available to

work weekend events

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through

    the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.  If you are viewing this job

    advertisement on a 3rd party site, [please
    visit UNMJobs](https://unmjobs.unm.edu) to submit an application.

    Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.

MUST have a Work-Study Award.

Background Check Required.

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