AY2627 Classroom Aide - Literacy Pittsburgh (Work-Study Required)
This position is a community service work-study position off campus and is paid at $15/hour.
LiteracyPittsburgh invites intern applicants for the Fall2026 semester. Interns at Literacy Pittsburgh support the agency missionof "Better Lives Through Learning" by serving students with goals of improvingtheir English, reading, writing, and math skills. Interns make a meaningfulimpact while building professional skills as they work with a diverse range ofadult students and colleagues, develop lesson plans and materials,and gain instructional experience through one-on-one and small-group instruction.
Literacy Intern
Theintern will be matched to teach, tutor, or serve as a classroom aide forstudents from our English Language Learning (ELL), adult basic education(reading, writing, and math), and/or GED/High School Equivalency (HSE)programs. In addition to instruction, intern responsibilities include lessonplanning/prep, administrative tasks (e.g., reporting on attendance and studentprogress), and completing training/professional development related to the role.Interns may also choose a focus area in addition to teaching, planning, and administrativeduties in alignment with agency needs and individual interests. The desired internwill work with the manager of our intern program to work out the details of theinternship including the specific schedule and responsibilities.
CandidateRequirements:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Demonstrated commitment to Literacy Pittsburgh's values.
Attends training provided by Literacy Pittsburgh.
Past experience with teaching and/or working with diverse populations a plus.
Compensation,Timeline, and Schedule:
$15/hour for 10 hours/week for up to 150 hours total
Internship starts around the week of 8/24/26 and concludes by 12/22/26.
Literacy Pittsburgh classes typically meet either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday each week for two hours each class session. Classes are offered in the morning (e.g., 10am-12pm), afternoon (e.g., 1-3pm), or evening (e.g., 5:30-7:30pm). Classes may be online or in-person (typically at our Downtown Center location). Intern availability should ideally be able to accommodate class times within this framework.
For more information:
Contact Katy Critchfield at