Job Description

Tutor

Status: Part-Time.

Pay Rate: $20/hour.

JOB SUMMARY:

Tutors work directly with elementary and/or middle school students to achieve mastery of grade level academic content in small groups. Tutors can support students with class assignments, projects, test prep, or skill building based on student need and/or teacher guidance. Tutors serve as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor to students, and they must demonstrate a genuine interest in the academic growth and educational achievement of students. Tutors ensure students follow program expectations and utilize the approved behavior management system as necessary.

• Provide small group and individualized academic support for students.
• Utilize AVID strategies to support students in goal setting, work habits, and skill building to improve their grades and test scores.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for students in the program by setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Implement approved behavior management system for students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units OR a Bachelor’s Degree are required.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• At least six months experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
• Math and English skills (6-8 grade).
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).
• Support our English-learner population by being bi-literate (Spanish preferred).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality.
• Comply with organization policies and follow procedures.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Pass Advanced Math and English skills (K-8) testing.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids. Think Together delivers nationally-recognized expanded learning programs and school improvement, offered through affiliate partner Orenda Education. We want a community where all kids get a great education that prepares them for college and career.

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