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Name of position: English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Classroom Aide at Literacy Pittsburgh (Work-Study Only)
Classification of position: Reading tutor
Name of the department: Literacy Pittsburgh
Location: 411 Seventh Ave Ste. 525, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Name of supervisor: Luke Fredland, Program Manager, College and Career Readiness,
lfredland@literacypittsburgh.org
Pay rate: $11/hour
Employment dates: 8/24/2026 - 5/3/2027
Purpose
The work study student supports the mission of “Better Lives Through Learning” by building our agency’s capacity to provide 1-1 and small-group support for adult students. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building relationships, communication skills, and instructional experience with a diverse range of adult students and colleagues.
Role Responsibilities
Work study responsibilities include:
Serving as a classroom aide for an online (Zoom) or in-person English Language Learning or GED preparation class. Most classes are held 2x/week for 2-2.5 hours
Classroom aides may:
Support students 1-1 or in small groups with provided classwork and lessons
Support students with in-class individual and group work
Monitor the Zoom chat and waiting room
Lead a short portion of the class
Work with students 1-1 in 20-30 minute mentoring sessions to learn more about and document their career, college, and or/postsecondary goals
During the first week of the work study placement, the student will complete required trainings to prepare for tutoring students including but not limited to:
Tutor Training, ELL training, ABE training, College/Career Pathways Checklist training, and Literacy Pittsburgh Policies and Procedures
The work study student will check in weekly with the Manager of Auxiliary Programs
The work study student can expect to engage with Literacy Pittsburgh students for 4-8 hours a week and spend ~1-2 hours a week preparing lessons and reviewing student work
Schedule
Dependent on your university’s work study award
Literacy Pittsburgh class schedules typically require either M/W Morning/Afternoon or T/Th Morning/Afternoon availability. Some opportunities may take place M/W or T/Th evenings. Some positions may be fully remote, while others are hybrid
Candidate Requirements
Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Must be confirmed to received a Federal Work Study award
Demonstrated commitment to Literacy Pittsburgh’s values
Past experience with language learning, teaching, and/or working with diverse populations a plus
Questions?
Contact Luke Fredland, Program Manager, College and Career Readiness at
lfredland@literacypittsburgh.org
with any questions.Our people make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and positive place to learn. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in the valuesthat guide our day-to-day work. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect a diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, past experience with poverty or homelessness, or prior contact with the juvenile, criminal justice, or child welfare systems.
All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.
Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.