English Language Learning / College and Career Readiness Tutor (Work Study)

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! invites work study applicants for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. The work study student supports the mission of “Better Lives Through Learning” by building our agency’s capacity to provide 1-1 and small-group support for adult students. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building relationships and communication skills with a diverse range of students and colleagues. Role Responsibilities

• There are various potential work study responsibilities depending on agency needs and student availability, including:
• Serving as a classroom aide online for a hyflex GED preparation class, supporting small groups of students in studying Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math.
• Leading a small group of beginning, intermediate, or advanced level ELL students on the waiting list for a permanent class placement for up to 8 weeks, online or in-person at the Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center depending on agency need.
• Tutoring a student in the Squirrel Hill, Homewood, or East Liberty neighborhoods on English language acquisition or GED preparation in a public location 2x per week.
• Supporting the career services team at the Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center by meeting 1-1 with students for mock interviews, resume and cover letter review, and assisting with career exploration and online job-searching skills.
• Working with students 1-1 in 20-30 minute mentoring sessions to learn more about and document their career, college, and or/postsecondary goals.
• During the first week of the work study placement, the student will complete required trainings to prepare for tutoring students including but not limited to: Tutor Training, ELL training, ABE training, Career Services training, and Literacy Pittsburgh Policies and Procedures.
• The work study student will check in weekly with the Manager of Auxiliary Programs.
• The work study student can expect to engage with Literacy Pittsburgh students for ~4 hours a week and spend ~2 hours a week preparing lessons and reviewing student work.

Compensation and Schedule

• $11/hour for up to 6 hours/week.
• Literacy Pittsburgh class schedules typically require either M/W Morning/Afternoon or T/Th Morning/Afternoon availability. Some opportunities may take place M/W or T/Th evenings. Some positions may be fully remote, while others are hybrid.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Must have been awarded Federal Work Study
• Demonstrated commitment to .
• Past experience with language learning, teaching, and/or working with diverse populations a plus.
• Please submit a cover letter and a resume to apply to this position

Questions? Contact Terra Teets, Manager of Auxiliary Programs, at with any questions. Our people make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and positive place to learn. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in the that guide our day-to-day work. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect a diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, past experience with poverty or homelessness, or prior contact with the juvenile, criminal justice, or child welfare systems. All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year. Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! invites work study applicants for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. The work study student supports the mission of “Better Lives Through Learning” by building our agency’s capacity to provide 1-1 and small-group support for adult students. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building relationships and communication skills with a diverse range of students and colleagues. Role Responsibilities

• There are various potential work study responsibilities depending on agency needs and student availability, including:
• Serving as a classroom aide online for a hyflex GED preparation class, supporting small groups of students in studying Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math.
• Leading a small group of beginning, intermediate, or advanced level ELL students on the waiting list for a permanent class placement for up to 8 weeks, online or in-person at the Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center depending on agency need.
• Tutoring a student in the Squirrel Hill, Homewood, or East Liberty neighborhoods on English language acquisition or GED preparation in a public location 2x per week.
• Supporting the career services team at the Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center by meeting 1-1 with students for mock interviews, resume and cover letter review, and assisting with career exploration and online job-searching skills.
• Working with students 1-1 in 20-30 minute mentoring sessions to learn more about and document their career, college, and or/postsecondary goals.
• During the first week of the work study placement, the student will complete required trainings to prepare for tutoring students including but not limited to: Tutor Training, ELL training, ABE training, Career Services training, and Literacy Pittsburgh Policies and Procedures.
• The work study student will check in weekly with the Manager of Auxiliary Programs.
• The work study student can expect to engage with Literacy Pittsburgh students for ~4 hours a week and spend ~2 hours a week preparing lessons and reviewing student work.

Compensation and Schedule

• $11/hour for up to 6 hours/week.
• Literacy Pittsburgh class schedules typically require either M/W Morning/Afternoon or T/Th Morning/Afternoon availability. Some opportunities may take place M/W or T/Th evenings. Some positions may be fully remote, while others are hybrid.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Must have been awarded Federal Work Study
• Demonstrated commitment to .
• Past experience with language learning, teaching, and/or working with diverse populations a plus.
• Please submit a cover letter and a resume to apply to this position

Questions? Contact Terra Teets, Manager of Auxiliary Programs, at with any questions. Our people make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and positive place to learn. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging is reflected in the that guide our day-to-day work. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect a diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, past experience with poverty or homelessness, or prior contact with the juvenile, criminal justice, or child welfare systems. All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year. Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job