What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor, Math and/or Science position at Valor Christian High School?
ROLE DESCRIPTION
TutorThis position offices in-person, on campus
ROLE SUMMARY
An Academic Tutor at Valor Christian High School supports students’ academic and spiritual growth by identifying learning gaps, delivering individualized and differentiated instruction, and using engaging strategies that build critical thinking, communication, collaboration and innovation. Tutors provide a respectful, nurturing environment that meets students’ intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs while building trusting one-on-one relationships. They communicate effectively with teachers, parents and other constituents to champion student success, all while seamlessly weaving Biblical truth and Christian values into instruction, guiding students to grow academically and spiritually as future leaders who transform the world for Christ.
Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
- Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
- Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
- Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
- Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School
- Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
- Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
- Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence
- Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum, instruction and daily work
- Identify academic gaps in areas of expertise and provide individualized instruction to remediate learning
- Implore meaningful tutoring techniques to engage a variety of learning styles and promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration and innovation
- Provide a learning environment built upon mutual respect and conductive to student learning
- Compassionately respond to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of each student
- Collaborate and communicate well with students, teachers, parents, coaches and mentors
- Differentiate instruction while tutoring to meet individual needs and goals of the student
- Foster trusting professional relationships in one-on-one tutoring settings
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
- Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
- Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
- Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
- Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
- Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
- Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
- Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
- Be a ‘Culture- Keeper’
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
- Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
- Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
- Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
- Dean of Academic Services
- Lead Tutor
- Students and Parents
- Instructional Faculty
- Tutoring Colleagues and Student Tutors
- Academic Leadership Team
- Academic and College Counselors
- Other Valor departments and Team members as needed
RESULTS
An outstanding Academic Tutor at Valor Christian High School will have helped students achieve measurable growth academically, spiritually, and personally. Students will be able to demonstrate marked improvement in core subjects, critical thinking, and effective communication, preparing them for college and career success. Through excellent individualized instruction, tutors will have supported spiritual formation, cultural engagement, and leadership development in addition to academic improvement.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
- Advanced Degree in a related area is preferred
- Experience or background in mathematics and/or science
- Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding
- High School teaching experience preferred
- Experience in differentiating learning to meet individual learning styles and needs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
POSITION TYPE: A - Student-facing position. Traditional school calendar. August - May. This position offices in-person, on campus. Ideal candidate is able to start on the date listed below and continue employment into future school year(s).
HOURS PER WEEK: Part-Time, Non-Exempt. 15-25 hours per week. All tutoring sessions take place during Valor’s regular hours of operations (7:15 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. Mon-Fri). Will not include benefits, including sick/personal leave
SUPERVISOR: Dean of Academic Services
PAY RANGE: Tutoring Rate: $22-$30/Hour. Prep Rate: $18/Hour
START DATE: June 2, 2026
Salary : $22 - $30