FWSP Student Tutor - America Reads Program

Position Overview

This is an off-campus, Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student tutor position with the America Reads program in which college students provide in-person tutoring to preschool and elementary-aged children. This position worksite is not on the UCO Campus. A valid driver's license is required.

Hours per Week

• Up to 25 hours per week.
• Work will be performed during Public School hours.
• No weekends.

College/Department Overview

The America Reads program, through the Donna Nigh Department of Advanced Professional and Special Services (DNAPSS) within the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS).

The America Reads Challenge Act of 1997 (also referred to as the America Reads program) was proposed in response to high rates of students reading below their grade level in the United States. The goal of the program is to ensure all children reach appropriate reading levels by the end of third grade. Through FWSP funding, the America Reads program employs college students to tutor preschool through elementary-aged children toward improving literacy through one-on-one reading support.

Department Specific Job Functions

The student hired for this position will provide in-person academic tutoring to students during public school hours, or after school programs, while maintaining an effective and positive learning environment.


Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters : All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester : Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception : If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for more information.

FWSP Requirements

To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment, you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process, and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Applicant must have a valid, active, driver's license.
• Applicant must be able to read English fluently.
• Applicant should enjoy and interact well with primary age children.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.