Academic Tutor

Job Title:

Academic Tutor

Immediate Supervisor:

After School Program Manager

Salary Range:

$15.00 per hour

Contract Length:

Part-Time

Job Description:

The Academic Tutor provides support to elementary, middle, and high school students who struggle in one or more subject areas (ESL, math, science, English, social studies, reading) during assigned hours.

Illustrative Duties:

• Perform front desk activities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and tutoring-coordination
• To develop a full working knowledge of academic skills development, materials and strategies
• Participate in outreach activities, e.g. presenting information regarding study skills and academic support available from STEM UP to school campuses, recreation centers, or other related entities
• Offer assistance with developing study strategies
• Assess the tutee’s progress throughout the tutoring sessions
• Participate in tutor training and development sessions

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Exhibit the ability to work with students one-on-one and in small groups
• Work comfortably with students from diverse backgrounds
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes
• Use independent judgment and produce high quality work within time constraints
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
• Strong orientation to detail and process excellence
• High customer service attitude
• Must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong MS Office skills with depth of knowledge in Excel
• Strong planning, execution and organizational skills with a proactive attitude that gets things done

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field a plus
• Teacher certification a plus

Other Requirements:

• Bilingual a plus

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Math
• Middle school
• Science

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is your major?
• What is your G.P.A.?
• How many college / university hours have you completed?
• Do you have reliable transportation to get back and forth to schools in the Houston area?

Work Location: In person