Academic Tutor

Japanese Community Yout • San Francisco, CA

2d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

JCYC is seeking part-time Tutors to work 6-8 hours a week, assisting middle school students with their homework during the 2026-2027 school year. Tutors will earn $23.50 an hour, build valuable leadership and communication skills, meet interesting people, contribute to their community, and have fun. Training is provided, so prior knowledge of all subjects is not required. The JCYC College Access Program supports income-eligible school youth, ages 11 and older, who may be the first in their family to attend college.

Requirements

• Current High School student (11th /12th grade) OR currently enrolled to obtain an AA degree or Bachelor's degree.
• Minors must receive a work permit signed by their school.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Available to work 2-4 days a week, Monday to Thursday, from 2:00- 5:30PM (flexible and based on hiring site).
• Must also be available for quarterly Friday evening paid workshops/training.
• Must be willing to provide TB Testing results and a Background Check upon hire.
• Demonstrate constructive communication skills (oral & written).
• Effectively exercise compassion and positive behavior management skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork skills; Highly reliable.
• Some experience working with youth similar to the program's target population (e.g., low-income, first-generation college-bound, ethnically diverse).

Responsibilities

• Tutor middle school students at a school site in small and/or large groups with an estimated ratio of 5 to 10 students per 1 Tutor.
• Assist the Middle School Educational Advisor in managing a small caseload of students by tracking their academic progress throughout the school year.
• Assist the Middle School Educational Advisor with paperwork and event planning activities, such as local/long-distance college campus field trips during the school day.
• Assist the Middle School Educational Advisor with workshops, educational activities/programming, and academic assistance.

Benefits

• Sick pay.
• 30 minute lunch break if working more than 5 hours in a day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED