About the Position:
Aspire Education (https://aspireeducation.org/) is excited to partner with Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School to provide tutoring next spring semester! We're seeking a bilingual Spanish/English tutor to teach a small group of 2nd-5th grade students in person at Adelante Selby (170 Selby Ln, Atherton, CA 94027).
Schedule: 6-week program, 2 days a week, MondaysandWednesdaysfrom3:30–5:30 PM
Dates: January 22-March 3, 2025 (with a possibility to extend to May)
Pay Range: $35-45/hour
Description:
The tutor will be responsible for creating a curriculum tailored to the students’ needs and providing homework assistance. The tutor will design a brief "pre-test" to assess students' initial skills and administer a similar "post-test" in week six to measure progress. The primary focus will be on developing students’ reading and writing skills, with the goal of enabling them to read and write sentences independently and become more self-sufficient with their homework. Some math instruction may also be included as part of the curriculum. The tutor will lead group classes and should demonstrate strong classroom management skills. They must be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of the students and use an engaging teaching style that fosters motivation, participation, and a supportive learning environment.
Job Responsibilities:
-Provide homework support in both English and Spanish for students in multiple subject areas: primarily reading and math.
-Tutor a small group (2-6 students) of 2nd-5th grade students
-Teach in an engaging and interactive way to promote student participation and acceleration.
-Be comfortable teaching multiple grade levels at once with varying learning styles.
-Monitor and keep track of student progress.
-Be able to adapt the teaching style as needed given the students' level and progress.
-Communicate with both Aspire staff and school staff regarding student participation, attendance, and progress.
-Help students grow their confidence and motivation to succeed.
-Record custom notes in a web-based system following each tutoring session.
-Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Experience tutoring (at least 1 year)
-BA or graduate degree in related field or bachelor’s in progress
-Experience teaching multiple grade level groups preferred
-Passion for literacy and math tutoring
-Interest in equity and social justice, especially as they relate to education
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a setting that may constantly change
-Flexibility and initiative
-Classroom management skills
-Exceptionally reliable and dependable
-Located in the Bay Area, CA with ability to travel to Redwood City
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your resume to Nathaly Basto, Director of Learning & Partnerships, at nbasto@aspireeducation.org
