Hours and Commitment:
Tutors in our school program should be available Monday – Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM (In-person).
Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.
Positions are available for a minimum of 6-8 hours per week for up to 20 hours per week.
Part-time/Full-time Math and English tutors will play a critical goal in helping students achieve their academic goals.
Tutors work with students one- on- one or in small group sessions, providing academic support in a subject area of their choice.
Tutoring requires patience, perseverance, and strong interpersonal skills. Occasionally, tutors will need to detour from the main subject area to keep up the energy of a tutoring session.
Tutoring is provided onsite at Elmhurst location.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct weekly sessions with students who request or are assigned to tutoring
- Deliver tutoring in one-on-one or small group sessions, depending on need
- Check in with supervisor regarding the progress of each student
- Attend periodic meetings with classroom teachers and other program staff to coordinate instruction
- Maintain basic documentation (sign-in sheet) for all tutoring sessions
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current college students with strong academic records in the content area you intend to tutor are welcome
- Interest in working with urban youth, and sensitivity to the needs and interests of the diverse young people
- Knowledgeable of and able to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people
- Prior work or volunteer experience with adolescents preferred
- Bi-lingual a plus (Spanish or Chinese preferred)
- Basic computer skills.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- A patient, caring, and friendly personality
- The ability to maintain confidentiality of tutoring center information and conduct oneself in an ethical, professional manner
- The ability to maintain an environment that is open, friendly, and respects all tutees as individuals seeking help
- Candidate should be able to manage the responsibilities of the position in a timely manner, and be willing to complete additional duties as requested.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour
