What are the responsibilities and job description for the CREC Resource Group - Tutor Academic School Year - Job #13484 position at Capitol Region Education Council?
Position Type:
Support Staff/Tutor
Date Posted:
7/14/2025
Location:
CREC Resource Group
Date Available:
August 2025
Closing Date:
07/21/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
POSITION SUMMARY:
CREC seeks talented tutors at CREC Resource Group. Please apply to this position if you love working with children and you are eager to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. Tutors implement targeted instruction and support in designated areas of need,such as literacy, math, multi-lingual support. Tutors support students by assisting in the planning and implementation of individual and small group instruction of targeted interventions.
CREC seeks talented tutors at CREC Resource Group. Please apply to this position if you love working with children and you are eager to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. Tutors implement targeted instruction and support in designated areas of need,such as literacy, math, multi-lingual support. Tutors support students by assisting in the planning and implementation of individual and small group instruction of targeted interventions.
CREC Resource Group partners with school districts to provide services including professional learning, educator preparation, brokered staff for short- and long-term positions, audiology and Teachers of the Deaf, program reviews, family engagement support, and more.
Tutors work under the general supervision of a certified staff member performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities
Assist and guide students to reinforce academic skills.
Use appropriate materials to support teaching, including technology.
Provide an effective learning environment for every student through well-prepared lessons, relevant assignments, clear records of student progress, and support of academic achievement.
Monitor and assess student performance and progress through lessons, assignments, and appropriate screening and assessment tools.
Communicate effectively and interact with a diverse student population.
Promote a classroom environment that is positive, safe, and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
Manage classroom procedures such as daily schedules, attendance, and student transitions, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
Demonstrate a dedication to all learners – especially those historically marginalized.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; be ready to step in as the need arises.
Interpersonal Competencies:
Promote positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
Build strong relationships with students and peers that contribute to individual and collective success.
Instructional Competencies:
Help to develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g.Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is regular telecommuting: work at an alternate work location (e.g., home office) and occasional work at a CREC location.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is regular telecommuting: work at an alternate work location (e.g., home office) and occasional work at a CREC location.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful educators require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Like teachers, building substitutes are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
Comprehensive benefit time package
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
Credit Union Access
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Network Groups
Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.