About the role
Department Overview:
N/A
Anticipated Start Date:
9/1/26
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
NA
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 5-10
Schedule:
5-10 hours per week. Flexible.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $16.00
Number of Positions:
40
Qualifications:
Strong Academic Background – Proficiency in core subjects like math, reading, and writing.
Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt to students' learning styles.
Patience and Empathy – Understanding the diverse needs of middle school students.
Dependability and Punctuality – Reliable attendance and commitment to scheduled tutoring hours.
Positive Role Model – Professional behavior and attitude to inspire and motivate students.
Interest in Education or Youth Development – Preferably pursuing a field related to teaching, psychology, or youth services.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge:
Understanding of middle school-level math, reading, and writing concepts.
Familiarity with effective study techniques and learning strategies.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Problem-solving skills for addressing individual student learning challenges.
Abilities:
Adapt teaching style to suit different learning needs.
Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with students and school staff.
Position Summary/Job Duties
Working 1-on-1 or in small group setting with Middle School students in areas of reading and math.
Physical Demands
Getting to and from school site.
Institutional Statements
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/