About 3Ls Academy
3Ls Academy — Literacy, Leadership & Liberation — is a community-led literacy organization rooted in Oakland. We believe that learning to read is an act of liberation, and we are committed to eradicating disproportionate literacy outcomes for Black and Brown children.
Our tutors don’t just teach reading — they build relationships, spark joy, and change trajectories. Our students have achieved a 96% SIPPS mastery test pass rate — compared to OUSD’s 25% average. That’s the 3Ls difference.
Position Details
Position: Literacy Tutor
Location: Oakland
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Part-time | School Year (August–May)
Compensation: $18–$20/hour
Start Date: July 1st 2026
Reports To: Dr. Sabrina “Bri” Moore, Executive Director
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-dosage, small-group literacy instruction to elementary students (K–3) performing below grade level
- Deliver SIPPS-aligned foundational literacy instruction 4 days per week
- Use TutorBird and LessonSpace platforms to track student progress, sessions, and communication
- Prepare for sessions, document student data, and communicate with families weekly
- Participate in biweekly team meetings and ongoing professional development
- Complete required compliance steps: fingerprinting and Mandated Reporter Training
Who We’re Looking For
- Passionate about literacy and educational equity for Black and Brown children
- Experience working with elementary-aged students
- Willingness to learn structured literacy and phonics-based instruction (SIPPS training provided)
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and organized
- Community-connected (Oakland applicants encouraged)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with structured literacy or SIPPS
- Bilingual (Spanish/English or other languages) a plus
- Background in education, child development, or related field
Compensation & Benefits
- $18–$20/hour based on experience
- Paid prep time and documentation time included
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- Opportunity to grow within a community-rooted organization
Position Details
Position: Site-baser Laison.
Location: One of our six OUSD partner campuses (one opening per campus)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, during scheduled 3Ls programming
Compensation: $1,500 stipend for the school year, paid in 3 installments of $500
What You’ll Do
Be the on-site support person for students participating in 3Ls virtual tutoring. During programming hours, you will:
- Help students get their Chromebooks
- Support students with logging in
- Help students access their 3Ls LessonSpace
- Make sure students are ready and connected to their virtual tutor
- Provide on-site support during the tutoring block
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
A reliable school-based staff member who:
- Knows and cares about your students
- Is comfortable helping students with basic technology
- Can consistently be on campus during programming hours
- Wants to help students strengthen their literacy skills