21st Century Tutor

Position Schedule:Work 10 hours a week for 30 weeks.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The 21st Century Tutor is responsible for providing after-school tutoring services to support student learning and development, including academic enrichment, mentoring, tutoring, and homework help as required by the 21st Century/LEAP grants.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Development and Implementation

• Provides academic tutoring to students
• Develops individual, small group, and large group academic lesson plans appropriate for students in the program
• Teaches and evaluates academic lessons
• Maintains contact with each childs classroom teacher, in person, or via telephone or email, to coordinate afterschool lessons with classroom teacher curriculum
• Helps students develop positive self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessments. Keeps a daily running record of student response and progress
• Submits all administrative paperwork, such as time sheets, correctly and on time
• Ensures confidentiality of records and information is maintained at all times
• Completes/assists with SWORPS data entry on a weekly basis and mid-year and year-end reports as directed by the Program Director

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Dependability proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner
• Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos
• Dedication to service demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills
• Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task
• Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies
• Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum BA or BS degree
• Ideal candidate is a certified teacher
• Has experience tutoring children

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more
• Must be able to move quickly to keep up with youth