Academic Tutor As Needed

Volunteers of America Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Tutor supervises academic tutoring sessions to help program participants develop the skills required to master academic course material in specific subjects such as Math, English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students after-school through homework help and/or class material review. The Academic Tutor will also help develop and implement enrichment activities to enhance the participant's academic and social development. Other assistance might include; creating engagement activities and leading math and/or college preparatory workshops.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
• Current college freshman or higher with a mastery of target subject
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency in high school
• 1 year of tutoring or related experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead academic tutoring sessions to help participants develop the skills required to master academic material
• Coordinates daily homework assistance and tutoring program for students
• Develop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with California Content Standards
• Assist in the creation of learning activities and other department objectives
• Complete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reports
• Monitor the use of tutoring resources (laptops, calculators, books, etc.) during tutoring session
• Set up materials and prepare the classroom for the day's activities.
• Keep written logs of students' and observations and progress
• Communicate with Lead Tutor, Project Advisor, and Director concerning the participants
• Mentor students about the college experience
• Present and lead workshops on topics around college/careers/financial literacy/leadership development as needed
• Monitor and supervise students during field trips when needed
• Services for this position must be provided on-site.
• Coordinates daily homework assistance and tutoring program for students
• Develop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with California Content Standards
• Assist in the creation of learning activities and other department objectives
• Complete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reports
• Keep written logs of students' and observations and progress
• Prepares the classroom for the day's activities and programs by setting up materials

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree