After School Tutor

Think Together • Twentynine Palms, CA

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About The Position

A High Dosage Tutor provides reading and math tutoring and instructional support to elementary- and middle-school-aged students. Tutors help students master grade-level academic standards through small-group instruction of up to three students per tutor, as well as individual interventions. This seasonal, part-time role typically involves working 2 to 3.5 hours per day after school, five days a week. Schedules are determined by the school district and may change based on Think Together’s needs.

The tutor follows the intervention curriculum, monitors student progress, maintains student records, and communicates relevant concerns to the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator. The role also includes supporting school staff, attending assigned training, caring for instructional materials, completing paperwork, and following organization and site policies. Tutors are expected to be punctual, communicate about absences, maintain student confidentiality, serve as positive role models, and help keep the site maintained to Think Together standards.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED; proof required.
• At least 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units, or passing a pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and individual interventions to help students master instructional materials and grade-level academic standards.
• Engage students by following and implementing the intervention curriculum.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Accurately score student assessments and monitor student progress.
• Assist school staff in devising strategies to reinforce material based on students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Alert the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator to concerns or special information about individual students.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in assigned in-service training sessions.
• Operate and care for equipment and instructional materials.
• Keep daily attendance records for individual students.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Arrive punctually to fulfill site start-up and assignment responsibilities.
• Maintain close communication with the Program Analyst about planned or emergency absences.
• Serve as a positive role model through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Help maintain the site to Think Together standards.
• Comply with organizational and site policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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