Paid Fall Essential Literacy Internships at Literacy Network

Department Overview:

Literacy Network's mission is to help adults in Dane County build skills, reach goals, and connect communities. Literacy Network is a non-profit organization that offers free classes and tutoring for adults. Programs include English (ESL), Citizenship, GED/HSED, Essential Literacy (ABE), and Transitions.

Anticipated Start Date:

September 14, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

December 12, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 8 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

8-10 hours per week including one of the following:
-Mondays at 6-8 pm at new eastside library at Reindahl Park (1814 Parkside Dr)
-Tuesdays at 6-8 pm at Literacy Network (701 Dane St)
-Wednesdays at 10 am-12 pm at Literacy Network (701 Dane St)
-Wednesdays at 6-8 pm at new eastside library at Reindahl Park (1814 Parkside Dr)
-Thursdays at 10 am-12 pm at Literacy Network (701 Dane St)

Interns are required to attend onboarding training on both of the following dates:
-Tuesday, September 1 at 6-8 pm virtual on Zoom
-Wednesday, September 2 at 5-8 pm in-person at Literacy Network (701 Dane St)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

3

Qualifications:

-One year of community college or university education, or relevant life or work experience
-Fluency in spoken and written English
-Reliable technology and access to internet, Zoom, and email
-Reliable transportation to in-person classes at Literacy Network or community site

UW-Madison students with work-study eligibility are encouraged to apply and to use their work-study award. Work study is not required for the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Preferred candidates will have experience with (or an interest in learning more about):
-Lesson planning
-Adult education
-Working with people of various cultures and backgrounds
-Social work or related fields, with a sensitivity for supporting adult students with interrelated needs (e.g. academic, social, and mental health)

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Internship Responsibilities:
-Attend paid trainings before and during the semester
-Commit to 8-10 hours weekly for an entire semester: 2 hours/week at your session; remaining hours to prepare for your session and collaborate with the Essential Literacy Program Manager
-Prepare individualized lesson plans for tutor/student pairs
-Maintain consistent communication with Program Manager regarding student/tutor pairs and lessons
-Manage your weekly session (arranging room, tracking attendance, scheduling, documentation, and providing support as needed)
-Tutor students as needed when your session is short tutors
-Make weekly reminder phone calls to students in your session
-Check in regularly with students and tutors throughout the semester
-Complete a mid-semester lesson check and meeting facilitated by Program Manager
-Complete end-of-semester reporting

Physical Demands:

None

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.

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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/