2026-2027 America Reads/America Counts Online Tutor

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Application Instructions Active Student Employees If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply. External Applicants Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Job Family Student Work Study Department Center for Leadership and Volunteerism Supervisor Margaret Rooyakkers Job Title 2026-2027 America Reads/America Counts Online Tutor Job Description The America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) tutoring program is designed to enhance the reading and math skills of Kindergarten-8th grade students in Macon-Bibb County. ARAC tutors are compensated through federal work-study funds and receive coordination and training from Mercer University’s Center for Community Engagement and ARAC program partners. ARAC tutors provide one-on-one and/or small-group instruction to their tutees. ARAC tutors control their schedules each semester by selecting their recurring weekly schedule for the ReadUnited Online tutoring program, as well as their preferred day(s) and time(s) of tutoring. The online program runs Monday-Thursday with shifts in hour increments between the hours of 8 am and 3 pm. The ARAC tutor's schedule remains consistent for the duration of the semester. Responsibilities of an ARAC tutor include attending scheduled tutoring sessions attending all required trainings and meetings submitting timesheets on time on Workday and BearPulse participating consistently in follow-up, documentation, and evaluation activities Requirements Must be an enrolled Mercer student with a federal work-study award. Must be available to tutor during the school day or after school (330-6 pm) for a minimum of two hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Must be able to pass a background check for the Bibb County School District or nonprofit partner. The ideal ARAC tutor should possess a civic mindset, the ability to work with diverse communities, and a willingness to discuss issues such as cultural competency, racial equity, implicit bias, and other topics related to educational and social justice. Previous experience working with children in a mentoring or tutoring capacity is preferred, but not required. ARAC tutors should be competent in multitasking, time management, and prioritizing work assignments. Pay rate $16.00/hour to $17.00/hour, Depends on ARAC Experience and Good Standing with the Position Any questions about the ARAC job can be emailed to Margaret Rooyakkers, the Assistant Director of Service and Civic Engagement at Rooyakkers_ml@mercer.edu. Scheduled Hours 10 Start Date 08/31/2026 End Date 02/26/2027 Apply To This Job

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