Summer Tutor- Long Branch Boys & Girls Club

Start date July 1- August 15,2024; contingent upon state approval

Reports To: Program Director

Site Information

• Long Branch BGC located -231 Wilbur Ray Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740

• Embedded summer camp tutoring program 

• Exact schedule TBD: 3 days per week (Monday -Wed)

• Hours to not exceed 12 hours per week

BASIC FUNCTION

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-dosage tutoring for K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps. The New Jersey Tutoring Corps seeks to hire tutors to work with scholars in partnership with Asbury Park’s Boys & Girls Club. Tutors will work with small groups of scholars, typically in groups of 1-4, in grades K-8 in building skills in math and literacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engage with scholars in grades K-8 to build on existing mathematics and/or literacy skills;

• Complete daily records on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided;

• Use data to drive instruction;

• Communicate regularly with your site coordinator to provide optimum learning- experiences for scholars;

• Participate in coaching from an instructional coach;

• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars;

• Be responsive and work collaboratively with other tutors and site staff;

• Complete all training;

• Complete other duties as assigned. 

EMPLOYER QUALIFICATIONS

• Tutor must be able to:

  • Arrive to work on time, 

  • Prepare lessons digitally,

  • Take attendance digitally and sit with students for 4-8 hours a day,

  • Clearly communicate instructions to students in grades K through 8. 

• Professional skills include attention to detail, timely and proactive communication, and job preparedness;

• MUST have a gmail email address or be willing to create a gmail account; and experience with Google Suite applications:Google Doc, Sheets and Forms. 

• Genuine desire to work with young children in a teaching capacity, building on foundational skills and closing learning gaps using formative and summative data and strong teaching pedagogy;

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a learning and teaching capacity;

• NJ Fingerprint Certificate and Background Clearance- The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment authorization verification;

• Must adhere to local health department and school district requirements for the site at which you are working, including any mask rules that must be followed if applicable.

• Reliable transportation to travel to sites.

Application:

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply;

• Before being hired, you will be asked to email one professional letter of reference and your New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate to contact@njtutoringcorps.org;

  • If you have a New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate- you can use this link to access your certificate: https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/chrs/app-emp-history

  • If you do not have a certificate, use this link to apply for one: https://nj.gov/education/crimhist/;

• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled;

• The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful uploading of required documents, and completion of background and reference checks.

COMPANY: New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Field Staff – Tutors

COMPENSATION: Hours Vary; Non- certified tutor $30 hr./certified tutor (Teacher) $40 hr.; Semi-monthly Pay, and Paid Training.

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps, Inc. partners with school districts and community organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs to offer high-dosage tutoring to scholars in grades K-8, both during the summer and the school year. We are a statewide tutoring program with services provided throughout New Jersey.