Yale Youth Reading Corps and America Counts

"New Haven is a community that is improving in many ways, and Yale University is committed to working cooperatively with our neighbors to continue to make our home town a stronger place. One of the best ways we can do so is through partnerships with the public schools."
Richard C. Levin, President, Yale University

Overview

Possibly the most rewarding work study jobs in the nation! Make a real difference in a child's life by helping them to improve their reading and math skills. Last semester 163 Yale students participated in these exciting programs.

Tutor Qualifications

We seek tutors who believe in the potential of their students and remain strong in their conviction that they can and will ensure their students' success.

Tutors will be asked to:

• Set ambitious goals for their students' academic achievement and to pursue those goals relentlessly, creatively, and resourcefully.
• Effectively manage their students' behavior.
• Develop short and long term plans for instruction.
• Assess and report their students' weekly progress.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance.
• Attend all training sessions and program activities.
• Check e-mail regularly to stay aware of schedule changes and special events.

Time commitment and compensation

Approximately 7-10 hours per week. Students eligible for federal work study are paid at the rate of $14/hour unless otherwise noted.

Applications are available on the Student Employment web site https://yalestudentjobs.org under the heading "Community Service Agencies." Qualified applicants will be called for interviews.