Volunteer tutors work with assigned students to teach Basic Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), Basic Computer Skills, or to provide additional assistance in GED preparation. Volunteers interested in leading a Citizenship Preparation class must first complete a training provided by USCIS. Once trained and certified by the Literacy Council, all tutors will maintain regular contact with the Program Director and report back with progress, attendance, successes, and challenges.
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills, verbal and interpersonal
- Patience and compassion
- Commitment to the Literacy Council's mission and students learning improvement
Onboarding Process:
- Required to attend tutor training
- Submit and pass a background check screening
- Submit a completed Tutor/Volunteer Registration form and signed Confidentiality Agreement
- Observe a class and/or contact your Tutor Mentor Follow-up conversation with LCFBC Program Director to schedule your class
- Review core curriculum materials & locate your tutor folder; review required documents
- Submit attendance sheets on a monthly basis
- Sign and date the Code of Ethics
Ongoing Requirements:
- Attend at least three professional development in-services throughout the year, including Diversity Training
- Maintain a regular schedule of classes, tutoring between 1.5-3 hours each week
- Prepare lessons based on core curriculum provided by the Literacy Council
- Notify Program Director and/or students of your absences (in advance, when possible)
- Submit timely records of tutor and student hours
- Maintain regular contact with Program Director, respond to communications in a timely manner
- Uphold confidentiality agreement and report any concerns to Program Director or LCFBC Staff
Position Location:
Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478
or other approved LCFBC Sites:
Grand Parkway Baptist Church, 12000 FM 1464, Richmond, TX
Friends of North Richmond, 1305 Clay Street, Richmond, TX
Fort Bend Hope, 927 3rd Street, Rosenberg, TX
Second Mile Mission Center, 1135 Hwy 90A, Missouri City, TX
Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 Mason Road, Katy, TX
Friends of North Rosenberg, 1908 Avenue E, Rosenberg, TX
George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX
Position Duration: A minimum of one academic year
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County reserves the right to remove a tutor from the classroom at any time.