Student Employee FWS - Family Literacy Activity Provider and/or Reading Tutor

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Posting Number: PA700621P Classification Title: Student Wages Classification Code: 0701 Working Title: Student Employee FWS - Family Literacy Activity Provider and/or Reading Tutor Position Type: Student Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable Hiring Range: $13.30 Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time Position Status: Temp Department: Student Success/Tutoring Posting Date: 10/26/2026 Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current COTC student who meets Federal Work Study eligibility requirements.
• Interest in education, youth development, social work, literacy, mentoring, or working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, dependability, encouragement, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while receiving direction from BBBS and participating school staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries when working with children.
• Ability to successfully complete all required screening and background-check processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children through employment, volunteer activities, mentoring, tutoring, childcare, or community service.
• Coursework or career interest in education, social work, human services, psychology, child development, or a related field.

Summary of Duties:

The Reading Program Student Assistant will work directly with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) staff and participating schools to provide one-on-one and small-group literacy support to elementary-age students. The position assists students in strengthening reading skills, building confidence, and developing positive attitudes toward learning.

This position is ideal for a college student interested in education, youth development, social work, or another helping profession who would benefit from hands-on experience working directly with children.

The position will be under the direct supervision of COTC's Manager of Career Development and Experiential Learning. The student will also receive day-to-day guidance and direction from Big Brothers Big Sisters and participating school staff while performing assigned program responsibilities.

Location: Newark Work Hours:

Part-time schedule based on the student's availability, Federal Work Study award, program needs, and participating school schedules. Work will generally occur during established school or reading-program hours.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants:

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please provide the number of credit hours you are currently enrolled.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please list the technology/major you are currently studying.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Maximum number of hours you would like to work per week

(Open Ended Question)

• • Minimum number of hours you would like to work per week

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available between terms?

(Open Ended Question)

• • I have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS)

• Yes

• No

• Don't Know

• • Please describe any special skills and relevant experience you have acquired from previous positions that would support your success in the role you are applying for

(Open Ended Question)

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Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Other Document