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19 people are interested
Literacy Center Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library
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19 people are interested
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Literacy Center Tutor, under the direction of the Literacy Center Tutor Coordinator performs works with a child between the ages of 5 to 10 to provide tutoring services related to reading, writing, and comprehension.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Literacy Center Tutor Coordinator
SUPERVISION EXERCISED None
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Provides tutoring services to children between Pre-K to 5th grade, following already provided curriculum
Assists with set up and take down of tutoring space
Organize materials as needed for session
Assist student with computer and computer programs as assigned as part of curriculum
Attends any necessary tutor training, prior to the beginning of each session of the Literacy Center
Ensures the safety and participation of assigned student
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Note: This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Incumbent may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum age requirement 12 years
Minimum 1 session commitment
Ability to communicate positively with young children and their parents/guardians
Ability to organize and follow through with planned activities
Give supervisor 24 hour notice if unable to meet volunteer commitment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates for the Literacy Center Tutor position are able to read at a 5th grade level.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typically sit at a desk, on the floor or at a table.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should fill out the Library Volunteer application and submit to: City of Saratoga Springs Attention: Melissa Grygla 1307 N Commerce, Dr, Suite 200 Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 Applications are available at: http://www.saratogaspringscity.com/library Applications can be emailed to MGrygla@saratogaspringscity.com.
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About Saratoga Springs Public Library
Location:
1307 N Commerce Dr Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Saratoga Springs Library is to improve the quality of life for all citizens of our community by providing resources that enhance and contribute to individual knowledge, enlightenment, and enjoyment. We especially recognize our responsibility to serve as a place that creates a sense of community and fosters a love of learning and reading.
Description
The library currently features a children’s activities room with child-sized furniture, materials targeted to the community’s youth, and several story hours for patrons to attend. In order to maintain a safe environment, programming is currently limited to 20 children at a time. The current library has 1900 square feet and holds a collection of over 25,000 volumes.
Library services have been important to the community of Saratoga Springs. The library began as a volunteer effort and as a result of many people’s hard work; however, out of hundreds of volunteers, Sue Alexander was the real leader. She oversaw the opening of the children’s area in March 2011 and added adult and young adult materials in June 2011. After being appointed Library Director, Alexander worked tirelessly as a full-time volunteer at the Library for two and a half years overseeing almost 200 volunteers that donated over 12,000 hours to grow the Saratoga Springs Public Library to include 5,000 users and over 25,000 items in its collection.
Over the past several years the library has continued its growth and addressed many community needs. This growth includes offering merit badge classes, expanding literacy center services to provide tutoring in reading four days a week, and partnering with the Civic Events department to offer other community events such as parenting and art classes. In addition to these services, the Library has developed a partnership with New Haven Academy to provide a rotating collection of Young Adult materials. Our picture book collection has been revised into Picture Book City; as indicated on the survey sent to residents in 2013, this new format makes it easier for parents and children to locate materials based on subject or topic. Finally, with the support of our many volunteers, we have been able to provide additional story times. Originally the library provided two story times a week on Tuesday morning; currently we provide 6 story times, one weekly crafting session, and offer additional story times to groups who book a tour or class visit.
In the spring of 2014 the library received its Certification from the Utah State Library, which allows us to apply for grants provide by the State. Since we’ve received this certification we have become a partial member to the North Utah County Cooperative, which allows Saratoga Springs Library cardholders to access five of the surrounding libraries to check out materials at a reduced non-resident fee. It is the goal of the Library and Literacy Center to continue their growth and provide valuable services to the residents of Saratoga Springs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1307 N Commerce Dr Suite 200Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
DATE POSTED
January 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- One session