After School Tutor (Temporary Part-Time)

City of Sanford • Recreation Department City of Sanford, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to assist and instruct children in homework during after school sessions at the Mellonville Center at Tim Raines Sports Park and the Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center to improve their reading, math, science, technology and art skills. The position involves providing instruction, planning and implementing lesson plans, monitoring and interacting with children, preparing and maintaining records, and communicating with parents and supervisory personnel. It also includes performing related duties such as games and activities with children, and other assigned duties as directed.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Education, Educational Instruction, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience in teaching children and/or adults, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations.
• Skilled in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships.
• Able to operate necessary equipment, including computer, calculator, copier, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Must complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
• Must complete an Authorization for Criminal History Check.
• Must complete a level 2 National Criminal History Background Screen (including Department of Children and Families clearance).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Educational Instruction or a related field.
• Teaching Certification.
• Obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to children on how to improve their reading, writing, math, science, technology and art skills.
• Plan and implements lesson plans for daily after school study program.
• Monitors and interacts with children.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports on daily activities.
• Communicates with parents and after school supervisory personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned including games and activities with children prior to and following tutoring sessions.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

What This Job Offers

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