Spring 2027 Merced County After School Tutor

California Teaching Fellows Foundation • Fresno, CA

22h

About The Position

California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF) is hiring Teaching Fellows to work directly with TK–12th grade students in expanded learning after-school programs in Atwater, Los Banos, Livingston, and Merced. Fellows tutor, guide, and support students through hands-on activities while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment. District positions pay $20.00 per hour; substitute tutor positions pay $18.00 per hour. Applicants available fewer than five days per week (Monday–Friday) will be considered for substitute tutor work, with assignments made on an on-call basis according to their schedule preferences.

CTFF is a nonprofit focused on developing people for expanded learning tutoring roles and building a pipeline of future educators committed to their communities. Its mission is to elevate and equip educators to empower youth, communities, and themselves. Its vision is for Teaching Fellows to become credentialed teachers and education leaders, for students to feel seen and supported, and for communities to recognize education as a source of opportunity and hope.

The role includes monitoring and mentoring student learning, developing lesson plans and objectives, providing individual and group tutoring, tracking student progress, maintaining classroom order, communicating with colleagues and the foundation, and supervising student activities. Fellows attend monthly staff meetings called Teaching Fellow Academies and training as scheduled. Applicants may select up to three preferred school districts, a preferred commute time, and a grade preference during the application process.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have completed 48 college units or passed an approved exam, if applicable, to meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.
• Have proficiency in English, including spelling, grammar, and composition.
• Have a general understanding of educational standards and the public school system.
• Be willing to undergo background checks and a Tuberculosis exam.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak multiple languages.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• High ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
• Desire to foster educational aspirations and goals in youth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and mentor student learning activities daily in an after-school program.
• Develop lesson plans and establish clear objectives for each day.
• Submit lesson plans to Teaching Fellows and ensure target standards are met.
• Provide individual and group tutoring.
• Prepare reports tracking student progress and accomplishments.
• Enforce behavioral rules and procedures to maintain order.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and behavior.
• Ensure equipment and materials are used properly.
• Communicate with fellow tutors, teachers, and California Teaching Fellows Foundation staff.
• Collaborate with other tutors on lesson planning and program goals.
• Ensure student safety and supervise all student activities.
• Follow emergency procedures established by Teaching Fellows and/or school districts.
• Promptly report incidents to the site lead, school administration, or local authorities.
• Attend monthly staff meetings (Teaching Fellow Academies) and training as scheduled.
• Offer opinions and suggestions on program decisions.
• Follow directives given by the site lead, assistant site lead, or liaison.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid professional development through monthly Teaching Fellow Academies, held on one Saturday out of the month.
• Personal and professional development.
• Scholarship opportunities for Teaching Fellows interested in pursuing a career in education.
• Sick pay.
• Transferability across the six counties served.
• Weekends off, excluding one Saturday per month for Teaching Fellow Academies.

What This Job Offers

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