University Instructors (UI) is seeking dynamic face-to-face elementary and secondary teachers and tutors with a passion for supporting students in grades 3-8. In this role, you’ll work in schools to directly help students overcome learning challenges in reading/literacy & math.

University Instructors partners with schools to provide students with purposeful learning experiences led by inspirational educators. If you are committed to having a meaningful impact through instructing students in both one on one and small group settings to enhance student achievement, please apply and a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you with more details.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Have familiarity with a variety of learning platforms and course content, structure, and style within multiple subject areas (reading/literacy, math, science and history).
• Communicate and engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Review relevant course information and/or content with students.
• Can respond to student questions in a positive, and supportive manner, and providing detailed explanations so that the student can grasp key course concepts.
• Assist students with test and quiz preparation by reviewing key course concepts.
• Bridge communications between students and teachers regarding specific course content.
• Communicate with UI program management on specific questions regarding relevant course content.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Adherence to professional teaching obligations and maintain subject matter expertise in the specific subject area(s) that you are assisting students in.
• Maintain an understanding of instructional pedagogies and methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Sound attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple subject areas.
• Strong ability to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

Education and Work Experience

As a successful applicant, you must have a passion for helping students succeed. Additionally, you will need to have the following:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Be local to the area
• Two years of experience teaching or tutoring in English or math