CEHD America Reads
Founded in 1998, CEHD America Reads is a literacy tutoring program housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota train as literacy mentors to support K-8th grade students in reading skills, homework help, and other educational enrichment activities at schools and community sites. The program partners with community organizations across Minneapolis and St. Paul, both in-person and remotely.
CEHD America Reads is committed to positively impacting young people by teaching them lifelong learning skills and helping them cultivate an interest in secondary and higher education, and by creating positive outcomes in literacy through our relationships in the Twin Cities communities.
Interested in becoming a community partner to advance literacy for all students? Contact Jennifer Kohler.
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Your contribution can help improve literacy and strengthen communities in the Twin Cities. Consider supporting the work of America Reads with a financial gift.
Quote from 2023/2024 CEHD America Reads Literacy Mentor
I've absolutely loved my time as a literacy mentor. I feel like I've become so much more compassionate and understanding. Everyone that I have worked with has been so great, and I've made genuine friends.
About this program
Job description
Mentor/tutor K-8 students in Minneapolis and St. Paul schools and community sites. Work in a variety of settings including 1:1 tutoring, small-group tutoring, and as classroom support. Areas of focus include: reading development, homework help, and various educational, mentoring, and enrichment activities. Be a positive and encouraging role model for young people. Literacy mentors work 2-8 hours per week, on average.
Position Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid trainings
- Transportation is arranged
- Earn $15.75-17.00 an hour
- Rewarding and supportive work environment
Become a literacy mentor
CEHD America Reads offers a supportive work environment for undergraduate students to engage, grow, and learn. Literacy mentors gain valuable work experience, build meaningful relationships with young people, and earn work-study funds*.
*Applicants must already have a work-study award to apply.
How to apply
Apply today
Apply to be a CEHD America Reads Literacy Mentor here.
For more information about how you can make an impact by becoming a literacy mentor or to apply, contact Program Director Jennifer Kohler.