Academic tutor job description

Commitment: 3 Saturdays a month required and then various after school hours and locations, for a total of 6-10 hours a week

Reports to: TFI Program Manager

Overview:

At the Social Justice Learning Institute, we are dedicated to improving the education, health, and well-being of youth of color by empowering them to take hold of their educational future using research as a tool for community and social change. We train students to conduct research on problems in their community using a rigorous yearlong curriculum while providing basic academic support (i.e., tutoring, homework assistance, academic counseling, etc.) and college preparatory education. Our youth learn what it takes to achieve academically in order to go to college and become civically engaged, solution oriented and critical participants in the democratic experience. We envision an educational system where youth become engaged citizens who discover their best talents and apply them to help improve the world they live within.

SJLI is seeking tutors for high school juniors in 5 subjects: English, Science (biology, chemistry, and physics), History, Math (up to Calculus), and Spanish (up to level 3). Potential applicants do not have to excel in both disciplines, but must in at least one. Tutors will start working now and will need to commit to work through the end of the academic school year, at the end of June 2023.

Responsibilities:

▪ Provide academic support and tutoring to high school Juniors;

▪ Offer assistance with the development of study strategies;

▪ Work with the student in developing individualized study plans;

▪ Assess the student’s progress throughout tutoring sessions, and report back to the TFI Program Manager;

• Track student attendance at study sessions;

▪ Participate in tutor training, onboarding, and development sessions;

• Work collaboratively with other tutors and the TFI Team;

▪ Support students in the development of their post high school plans.

Qualifications:

▪ Have successfully completed the course for which tutoring services are being provided or a higher level course in that subject

▪ Have a knowledge of A-G requirements, the CSU, UC and Common applications, and the FAFSA

▪ In pursuit of a college degree or already obtained degree. Graduate students are highly encouraged to apply!

▪ Enjoy tutoring the subject for which services are being provided, and enjoy working with high school students

▪ Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success

▪ Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds

▪ Bilingual a plus!

▪ Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner

▪ Exhibit patience and a positive attitude to facilitate an encouraging learning environment

▪ Must be able to provide personal transportation to and from tutor site (vehicle highly recommended)

Schedule: Various times, up to 6-10 hours a week

Location: Los Angeles area

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency

EXPERIENCE:

• Entry level

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic to intermediate knowledge in target subject and have mastery of concepts that pertain to required subject

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Familiar with Microsoft operating system navigation, outlook, word, excel, power-point, internet browser

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively tutor students and track academic progress
• Ability to assess academic needs and evaluate participants in an academic setting
• Ability to be flexible in working during the required schedule
• Ability to mentor high school students with academic support to improve their GPA, grades, and skills
• Ability to teach in other areas as needed to improve student's subject comprehension

INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Build rapport with students in all aspects
• Build trust, act trustworthy
• Active listening (reflective listening)
• Follow instructions and VOALA procedures
• Able to identify successes, challenges, and barriers impacting the completion of plans prepared for students transiting from High School to College

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the students

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

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