MS ExTRA tutors will provide daily guided reading instruction to students in a small group setting five days per week. The guided reading instruction is designed to enhance a student’s comprehension and to foster a love of reading.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tutors will instruct students daily in small group settings to supplement and enhance traditional in class reading/English language arts instruction.
• Tutors will prepare lesson plans in accordance with a set program curriculum as dictated by the individual needs of each student.
• Tutors will work daily with two or three groups of up to six students each, leading students through high-interest texts (novels, non-fiction chapter books, short stories, articles, etc.) using a guided reading curricular model.
• Tutors will coordinate with the campus-level site coordinator, classroom teachers, school administration, and parents to maximize student achievement.
• Tutors may have additional opportunities to share special interests or talents and work with students in enrichment areas in addition to small group reading instruction.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or currently enrolled college senior
• Avid reader who has a desire to elicit a passion for reading in young people
• Qualifying test score on a high school-level reading comprehension assessment
• Willingness to serve at a NYC public middle school and commit to working Monday-Friday for approximately 15-20 hours per week) through the school year

How to Apply:

Please apply with a resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

As per COVID-Safe Requirement set forth by New York City, all staff working for the Department of Education are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employment with NIA Community Services Network Inc. is contingent upon receipt of proof of vaccination status.

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NIA Community Services Network, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.