Bridges Tutor

TITLE: Bridges Math and Science Tutor 

DEPARTMENT: Bridges

REPORTS TO: Bridges Program Director

SALARY: $25 hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Part Time, maximum 8 hours per week (M-T 4:30 to 6:30) for 44 weeks/year. Hours are subject to change with academic calendar and/or program needs.

START DATE:  As soon as possible

Heart of Los Angeles (Heart of LA) provides underserved youth with free, exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities.

Our Core Values are: Respect, Responsibility, Support, Positive Communication and Inclusion

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist youth ages 10–16 with school assignments and special projects. Provide adequate support and information to students who need academic guidance to foster academic discipline and commitment to improve in homework production and in levels of general school subjects. This is a great job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Facilitate small groups and/or one-on-one reading, math, history or/and science comprehension sessions for students struggling in those subjects when necessary.
• Plan and teach an academic enrichment class once a week.
• Checking student homework to assure that students have adequately completely completed their assignments. 
• Be cooperative with managing students and be prepared at all times to work diligently for the betterment of HOLA’s youth.
• Be punctual and communicate any concerns or questions to the Bridges Staff. 
• Create and foster a positive academic/career-enriching environment for all youth (grades 6th-10th).
• Support HOLA in all areas of after-school programming.
• Develop and implement academic assignments for students with low academic performance in order to enhance their learning and interest in the subject.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of current educational issues/trends.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to be a strong role model for youth during all working hours.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in high paced moments. 

QUALIFICATIONS | TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED:

• Experience working with middle and high school youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experienced in prioritizing and multitasking in a busy work environment.
• A strong desire to interface with youth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Working towards a college degree and has passed college level English/Math with a B or higher.
• Acts ethically, responsibly and with utmost integrity.
• Maintains highest standards of conduct and comportment.
• Treats employees, donors, staff, mentors and youth with respect.
• Sets personal standards of behavior that serve as a model to others.
• Must pass a CA DOJ background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building environment does not provide air conditioning and heat in all areas. Outdoor work is expected in some cases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, Heart of LA values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace.  We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.  We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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