What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Tutor position at FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM, INC.?
Organization: Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is the only organization in the world to combine the power of education with the grace and discipline of figure skating, to give girls 6-18 access to innovative programs that advance their intellectual, emotional and physical health. Our mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. Our award- winning programs have provided low-income girls of color with access to education, health and wellness services to help them reach their fullest potential. Our vision is for every student, regardless of socioeconomic background, to acquire the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. She will be a powerful speaker, an effective leader, live a healthy lifestyle and be a global citizen. Headquartered in Harlem for almost 25 years, and our first satellite chapter in Detroit – Figure Skating in Detroit is gearing up for its 5th season.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- After school After school hours flexible based on student/teacher availability
- Monday through Sunday
Work Location: Remote (Must work in the following states: NY, NJ, TN, GA)
Job Description: As part of the I Can Excel (ICE) virtual academic team, virtual tutors will work under the supervision of the Vice President of Education and Leadership Development. Tutors will meet with students online, once per week for an hour to help them reach and maintain a B average and to support them in achieving their academic goals. Students are divided in groups by grade (1st-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th) and tutors may be assigned to any or all groups based on skills and preference.
Duties:
● Provide one-on-one academic support to no more than five students, centered around their areas of academic weakness and homework, incorporating supplemental activities designed to reinforce concepts learned in school
● Schedule and coordinate a consistent meeting time, as well as follow up with the student’s family
● Utilize data from assessments to support individual tutoring plan
● Support Vice President of Education and Leadership Development in developing and implementing an individual academic plan for each student
● Track student progress by keeping detailed records, communicating with parents, and preparing written progress reports
● Update and submit a weekly Tutor progress report
● Perform any related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor
Qualifications:
● Strong desire to work in academic youth development
● Experience with virtual learning preferred
● Proficient in navigating online meeting platforms such as Teams or Zoom
● Strong content knowledge in a variety of subjects
● Ability to tutor elementary, middle school and/or high school students
● Ability to commit to working throughout the entire season (October – May), with the potential of an extension to June (virtual tutoring only)
● High proficiency in writing and mathematics
● Attention to detail, superb organization skills
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● DOE fingerprint preferred
Days: After school hours flexible based on student/teacher availability)