Academic Tutor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the Research Foundation of The City University of New York, seeks part-time Academic Tutors for its DYCD-funded COMPASS middle school program. Tutors provide individualized and small-group academic support to middle school students participating in BCCP’s after-school program, primarily in Math and English Language Arts. The role is scheduled 2–3 days per week, from 3–4 PM, for up to 3 hours per week, with an employment date of October 2026. The pay rate is $50 per hour.

BCCP is a community-based organization connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods through youth development programming in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab. Its holistic, interdisciplinary activities are rooted in Positive Youth Development and support students’ academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.

Requirements

• Current college undergraduate student majoring in Math, English, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or working with middle school students.
• Content expertise in the designated subject area.
• Strong knowledge of the NYC DOE Public School system.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interest in community work and youth development.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Commitment to equity and implementing culturally responsive teaching practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring in Math and ELA.
• Assist students with homework, class assignments, projects, test preparation, and skill development.
• Assess students’ academic needs and adjust instructional approaches to address individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with school day teachers to ensure alignment with classroom learning.
• Help students develop study skills, organization, time-management, and problem-solving strategies.
• Maintain appropriate records of tutoring activities, student participation, and academic progress.
• Communicate relevant student needs and progress to the Program Director.
• Comply with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level