Spring 2027 Tulare County Before School Program Tutor
About The Position
California Teaching Fellows Foundation (CTFF) is a nonprofit that develops individuals for expanded learning tutoring roles supporting TK–12 students. Teaching Fellows work directly with students in before-school programs, tutoring and guiding them through hands-on educational activities while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment. The tutor monitors and mentors students during morning sessions, prepares lesson objectives and plans, facilitates educational activities and homework help, and leads physical activities and structured learning before the school day begins. The role includes student check-in, monitoring student learning and behavior, maintaining safety and required supervision ratios, communicating with colleagues and school leadership, and following CTFF and school district procedures. Tutors also attend scheduled staff development meetings and Teaching Fellow Academies and may shadow a master teacher or administrator for training.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Complete 48 college units or pass 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 during each morning session.
- Prepare session objectives, outlines, and lesson plans, and communicate objectives to students.
- Prepare reports on student activity and accomplishments.
- Enforce behavioral rules and procedures to maintain order.
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Monitor students’ proper use and care of equipment and materials.
- Set a responsible example in accordance with CTFF and school district standards.
- Follow the established morning program outline, schedule, and safety procedures.
- Assist with checking students in as they arrive.
- Facilitate educational activities, homework help, and enrichment components.
- Lead physical activities, rotations, and structured learning before the instructional school day.
- Shadow an assigned master teacher or administrator for training and ongoing development.
- Communicate with fellow tutors, site leads, master teachers or administrators, and CTFF leadership.
- Collaborate with team members on lesson planning and program objectives.
- Actively monitor students and maintain their safety while they are under supervision.
- Know the location and headcount of all supervised students at all times.
- Maintain required tutor-to-student safety ratios.
- Follow CTFF and school district emergency procedures for fire, earthquake, and lockdown situations.
- Monitor for suspicious activity or unauthorized individuals on school grounds.
- Immediately report incidents, including injury, illness, or abuse, to site leadership and submit complete incident reports promptly.
- Follow CTFF attendance and call-out policies, directives, policies, and rules.
- Attend monthly staff development meetings and Teaching Fellow Academies as scheduled.
- Offer constructive suggestions for improving the program.
Benefits
- Weekends off, except for one Saturday per month for paid professional development at Teaching Fellow Academies.
- Personal and professional development.
- Scholarship opportunities for Teaching Fellows interested in pursuing a career in education.
- Sick pay.
- Transferability across the six counties served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
