1)Development Assistant:
Previous fundraising experience is helpful, but we are willing to train mission-fit candidates in fundraising if your background is different. We are looking for a passionate "doer" to work 15-20 hours per week assisting with fundraising and marketing.Looking to make a difference in a child's life? This nonprofit is actively seeking passionate, yet patient reading coaches / tutors to work with elementary students who need assistance with reading and spelling. Candidates will be trained to deliver an Orton-Gillingham based program to provide explicit reading instruction to their students on a one-on-one basis to bring them up to grade level with their reading and spelling. 95% of all tutoring occurs in schools and during the school day.
Qualified applicants must have a great love for children and need to hear and break apart sounds well enough to coach and guide students towards success. We provide training and fun.
Experience/Qualifications
Empowering and coaching or mentoring mentality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Experience using computers and other technology (think iPads, scheduling software)
A passion for helping and motivating children to work hard to reach their potential
Must be patient, positive, and a humble guide
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to work independently
Ability to work flexible hours
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
Experience working with children preferred
Coordination and administration skills preferred
Hours: Start out at 5-10 hours and work up to 30 hours per week (if you desire more hours), primarily in the morning, Monday through Friday during school days. Preference given to candidates willing to work during summer months as well. Most reading coaches end up wanting more hours and average 20-25 hours, but we will train you and work with you even if you just want 5 hours per week.
Learning Atrium is a year-round provider that offers Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) guidance to dyslexic students in local Catholic schools and homeschool communities.
We provide tutoring in reading and spelling to students who match the profile of dyslexia and other learning differences. We provide the tools these students need to excel in their learning so they can focus on their gifts and all their academics.
We provide support and guidance to parents and teachers, so they know how to support the learner in the classroom and at home. While our area of expertise is dyslexia, the programs we offer are data-proven and research-based to aid any individual struggling with reading and spelling.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Physical Setting:
Private schools
Religious schools
Greater Madison Area, Verona, WI office
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Verona, WI office and Madison area schools
Work Location: In person
Type: Starting Part-time ~5-15 hours
A background check and Virtus training is required.