AVID Tutor - 2026-2027

San Dieguito Union High School District • Encinitas, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

AVID, which stands for Advancement via Individual Determination, is an in-school academic program designed to prepare middle and high school students for college eligibility and success. AVID tutors are undergraduate and graduate college students who mentor and tutor students, helping them on their path to college. This role offers flexible hours that can be arranged around your college class schedule. The AVID program operates in middle and high schools across coastal San Diego County, from Del Mar and Carmel Valley to Encinitas and La Costa. Being an AVID tutor is a valuable opportunity to work with students in small groups, fostering your own mentoring and leadership skills. AVID tutors utilize their knowledge and experience to significantly contribute to the success of the AVID elective class by facilitating student learning with a rigorous curriculum. Tutors lead study groups, promote student participation and collaboration, and cultivate an engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions. Tutors act as active learning resources and serve as positive role models for students. Tutors typically work up to 19.5 hours per week. For more information about the AVID program, please visit: https://www.sduhsd.net/Departments/Educational-Services/Specialized-Programs/AVID/index.html. This position is compliant with SB 848, effective January 1, 2026, requiring applicants for non-teaching positions to disclose all previous school district employment.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate college student.
• Ability to mentor and tutor students.
• Willingness to facilitate student learning with rigorous curriculum.
• Ability to conduct study groups and encourage participation and collaboration.
• Ability to create an engaging learning environment.
• Ability to serve as a role model for students.
• Must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles, effective January 1, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Develop mentoring and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and tutor middle and high school students to prepare them for college success.
• Facilitate student learning with rigorous curriculum in the AVID elective class.
• Conduct study groups and encourage student participation and collaboration.
• Create an engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions.
• Provide an active learning resource and serve as a role model for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed