Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced After School Tutor to facilitate one-on-one or small group lessons for high school students. The After School Tutor will be responsible for providing academic support, improving academic performance, and enhancing learning experiences for the students. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, knowledge of academic best practices, and a passion for teaching.

The primary goal of the After School Tutor is to foster an environment of academic enthusiasm and diligence. Adhering to these tasks is paramount in ensuring that each student receives the necessary support and guidance they need to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Review classroom or curricula topics and assignments
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks
• Work with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Teach skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, executive functioning skills, and approaches to answering test questions
• Demonstrate academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
• Develop and distribute learning materials to support academic growth
• Conduct practice activities to track progress, identify areas of improvement, and help set goals for exam preparation
• Collaborate with staff to support academic and social and emotional learning needs of students
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to students
• Offer feedback on progress to students’ parents/guardians and staff where appropriate
• Build meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds
• Instruct students in person
• Support student needs through active listening techniques and questioning strategies
• Recognize different learning styles and student preferences
• Design differentiated learning goals
• Stay current with school curriculum
• Address learning needs from an asset-based mindset

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• Experience in teaching or tutoring
• Knowledge of academic best practices and learning strategies
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Passion for teaching and helping students achieve their goals
• Fingerprint and TB test required

Available Tutoring Sessions:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
• Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Note: Availability during all of these sessions is not required, but the ideal candidate should be available for at least two of these sessions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 11 per week

Grade school specialties:

• English
• History
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person