Position Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Student Tutor I [Early Childhood Literacy & Middle School Math]_Off-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
Off-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
100
Work Hours
After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.40
Division/School
Division/School
Department Name
Step Up Tutoring
Department Bio
Step Up Tutoring is mobilizing a national network of tutors to provide
free, one-on-one online tutoring and mentorship to 2nd-6th grade students from underserved communities.
We pair trained tutors with AI-powered learning software and research-backed curriculum, ensuring
each student gets both a caring human mentor and highly effective academic support that is tailored to their personal needs, at a fraction of traditional cost.
Position Specific Summary
The Role
Step Up Tutoring is seeking Work Study students to provide 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually! No prior tutoring experience is needed.
Work-study tutors must work with a minimum of 3 students, which is 7 hours of work a week. You may tutor more students based on your award amount and on your schedule/total hours of availability.
Responsibilities:
- Work virtually with students in 2nd-6th grade, two sessions each week
- Tutor/Mentor a minimum of 3 students
- Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs
- Live training sessions to prepare you for tutoring - no prior experience required
Time Commitment:
- Each tutoring session is 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes of prep time = 1 hour per session
- 2 sessions per week x 3 students = 6 hours per week
- Pick up a substitute shift or complete extra training to bring your total to 7 hours per week
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must reside in the United States
- Mandatory background check
- Commit for a minimum of 3 months
- Access to the internet and a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
Competencies:
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable using email and video communication software
- Growth mindset
- Professional demeanor
- Strong time management skills
- Responsible and reliable
Benefits for Students
- Leadership, time management, and professional communication skills
- Resume-building experience with demonstrated civic impact
- A virtual peer community and flexible tutoring schedule
- Hands-on experience with a variety of education and communication tech platforms
- A High-Impact Tutoring Micro-credential developed in partnership with ASU
Standard Position Description
The student will provide tutoring services for early childhood literacy and middle school math. Tasks may include: build literacy and math skills with early childhood in small groups or one-on-one, or virtually. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Communication, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/14/2026
Job Close Date
02/26/2027
Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner - Fully Virtual
Work Type Designation
Remote/Virtual
Hiring Manager Name
Erin King
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.
