Literacy Clinic Tutor - Community Educators

Department

Job Description Summary

- Complete tutor training and tutoring for the MSU of Denver Literacy Clinic at Pinnacle Charter School or Paris Elementary.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- 25 hours total work time

- 5 hours of training

- Tentative training occurs on Saturday, September 12th at Pinnacle Charter School

- 20 hours of tutoring over 10-12 weeks

- Tutoring occurs from September 2026 - November 2026

- 2 hours of tutoring per week

- tutoring is performed on 2 separate days

- M/W, T/Th, and/or Saturdays

- Training and Tutoring occur off campus at Pinnacle Charter School or Paris Elementary

Wage:

- $20 per hour

*This position is not benefits eligible and requires enrollment in a PERA retirement account.*

Required Qualification:

- teaching experience

- commitment to the entire length of the literacy tutoring cycle

- tentative dates - September 14, 2026 – November 21, 2026

- commit to 2, 1-hour tutoring sessions per week during the tutoring cycle

Preferred Qualifications:

- Retired or current literacy educators

Training and tutoring are performed in-person at Pinnacle Charter School or Paris Elementary.

Closing Date – 09/02/26

Closing Date

Posting Representative

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Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.