Who We Are

JAMS is a Creative Youth Development Program with a vision to create positive change in our community by developing tomorrow’s problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders. Our goal is to establish trust, cultivate creativity, and develop leadership. We offer Film, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Robotics, Taekwondo, and Academic Enrichment. Instructors inspire Jacksonville’s talented inner-city youth and young professionals to become their wildest dreams. Daily activities promote exploration into the world of creative thinking.

Job Summary

As an academic tutor, you will be a passionate and outgoing individual who will positively impact the community by creating a welcoming environment for our students and families. You will motivate and inspire students to learn by creating an engaging, positive, and productive learning environment while establishing a high level of confidence and program value. Tutors will assist in evaluating and tracking the academic progress of each student.

Hours Needed

This is a part-time contractor position with set hours.

Monday- Thursday 4:00 pm– 6:30 pm

Compensation

Pay is based on education and experience

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Manage and educate students in an individual and group setting

Establish academic goals and milestones with students

Document and communicate progress reports

Provide constructive feedback for students ​

Qualifications:

Full mastery of subject area; specifically middle and high school math

Previous experience in teaching, tutoring, or other related fields

Ability to build rapport with students and parents

Sufficient knowledge of core educational subjects

Excellent verbal communication skills

Experience working with children preferred

CDA or DCF 40 hours preferred