Early Literacy Tutor - Eligibility Pool (2025-26)

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• Provide reading instruction for TK - 2nd grade classrooms as assigned.
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• Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing workscope
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• Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District reputed company
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation
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ABILITY TO:

• Build and maintain quality-working relationships with reputed company, coaches, school administrators, and parents and program staff; including accepting and incorporating feedback from coaches and staff
• Speak, read, write and understand English fluently
• Travel between sites and to off-site events
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• Show learners that you care about them through your commitment and encouragement
• Gather learner performance data on a daily basis, and chart the data (using graphs, stars, etc.) to allow a visual display of improvements made in the program
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• Identify a student's strengths and needs
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• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Strong interest in education, specifically helping children reputed company early language and literacy skills
• Speak, read, write and understand English fluently
• Computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use online database systems and e-mail daily
• Energetic, results-oriented, student-focused style, coupled with strong planning and time management skills
• Must be 18 years old or older

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• College coursework, college degree, or equivalent work experience or strong community experience
• Experience working with young children, preferably in an early childhood setting
• Must be able to attend the 4 day TK reputed company of Early Learning training and/or SIPPS Training, as designated by Early Literacy Coaches

Potential tutors should possess the following:

• Patience
• Positive attitude
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Sense of humor
• Able to relate to diverse groups of people and sustain relationship/rapport
• Non-judgmental
• Valid California Driver's License, if applicable

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Class, office, and diverse school site environments; to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and reputed company presentations. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland reputed company School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national reputed company, reputed company, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job