Spring 2027 Kings 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 a before-school program, tutoring, guiding, and supporting young learners through hands-on activities while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment. The tutor monitors and mentors students during morning activities, prepares lesson objectives and plans, assists with student check-in, and facilitates educational activities, homework help, enrichment, physical activities, and structured learning before the instructional school day begins. Tutors follow the established morning program outline, schedule, and safety procedures, and may shadow an assigned master teacher or administrator for training and development. The role also involves communicating and collaborating with fellow tutors, site leads, school personnel, and CTFF leadership; maintaining classroom order and student safety; following attendance and operational policies; and attending scheduled staff development meetings and Teaching Fellow Academies. The position is part-time in Kings County, serving Lemoore, with a stated shift of 6:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Applicants with fewer than five days of availability, Monday through Friday, may be considered for an on-call substitute tutor position.
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 able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- 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 each morning.
- Prepare objectives, outlines, and lesson plans for each morning session, and communicate lesson and activity objectives to students.
- Prepare reports on student activity and accomplishments.
- Enforce behavior 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 in students as they arrive.
- Facilitate early-morning 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 continued 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 ensure their safety while under supervision.
- Know the location and headcount of all supervised students at all times.
- Maintain required tutor-to-student safety ratios, including the stated standard ratio of 1:20 and lower ratios when required for specific groups.
- Follow CTFF and school district emergency protocols 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 promptly submit complete incident reports.
- Follow CTFF attendance and call-out policies and all directives, policies, and rules established by CTFF leadership.
- Attend monthly staff development meetings and Teaching Fellow Academies as scheduled.
- Offer constructive opinions and suggestions for continuous program improvement.
Benefits
- Weekends off, except for one Saturday per month for paid professional development through 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
