Tutor and mentor students in Seattle Public Schools as a volunteer or through work study, helping address inequities in public education in Washington State. This is a federally funded program - all participants must be work study eligible. 

Learn more about work study eligibility here.

Why get involved

• Support Seattle Public Schools priority goal to make sure 100% of students become strong readers by 3rd grade
• Learn education theory and skills behind learning literacy & math
• Gain experience building positive relationships with students, teachers, volunteer coordinators, and CELE Center staff
• Gain skills related to youth development, coaching, teaching, and mentoring
• Build community within schools and with fellow tutors

What to expect

• Commit to tutoring at least 6 hours per week for at least 2 consectuive quarters during the academic year.
• Must have at least one quarter of experience working with youth (in a school, camp, or after-school program setting) 
• Work closely with educators and students in a K-5 setting and learn the fundamental skills behind learning literacy
• Attend monthly cohort meetings throughout the year for professional development and reflective learning
• Background check and youth programs training required.

Who do we serve

• Our school partners for the work-study tutoring program are primarily from the Seattle Public Schools' Equity Tiers 1 and 2, as to serve in schools with historically underrepreseneted and underresourced communities.
• More information on the SPS Equity Tiers Methodology can be found here.

See job description and apply!

Email workstudytutors@uw.edu with any questions.