America Reads Challenge

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Last Updated: Apr 24, 2025, 08:51 AM

America Reads students holding up certificatesAmerica Reads Challenge

America Reads Challenge is a federally-funded initiative to support local schools in reading and math. This is an excellent opportunity for federal work study students to collaborate with fellow tutors and professional educators to enhance learning experiences for students in various educational settings. They lead class and/or small-group sessions or assist other tutors and/or professional educators in local schools. They support students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with reading and math and create literacy activities that connect science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics concepts for elementary or middle school students.

In addition, our tutors support students from local schools in various cross-disciplinary projects in the School of Education’s Imagination Lab (a makerspace). They plan and design projects utilizing 3D-printing technology. Click here for additional information on the various Imagination Lab projects.

If you are interested to become an America Reads Challenge Tutor, please apply to the job posting on SIU Student Employment Handshake portal. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Passion for working with children.
  • Eligible for Federal Work Study
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Pass a background check to work in schools

Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in a variety of educational settings.
  • Make a meaningful impact on students' learning and development.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate academic schedules.
  • Tutors can work up to 20 hours per week.