Student Employment: Boys and Girls Clubs Academic Tutor Wallingford - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a student employment opportunity as an Academic Tutor at the Boys and Girls Clubs in Wallingford, part of the Office of Community Engagement. The role involves providing academic support and engaging youth in learning activities. Federal Work-Study students are encouraged to apply. The position requires completion of mandatory training prior to direct engagement with youth, which includes online modules and on-floor shadowing. This training is designed to ensure tutors are fully prepared for their role and compliant with Club policies.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about youth development and committed to the mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs
• Reliable, organized, values driven with a strong work ethic
• Able to multitask and remain calm and positive in a fast-paced, youth-centered environment
• Must have time available between 3-6pm on weekdays for afterschool programs.
• Application, Resume, Class Schedule and Background Check are required documents for application.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience working with youth encouraged, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help and tutoring using school intervention packets or Club-assigned academic materials.
• Facilitate age-appropriate academic games (e.g. scrabble, word puzzles, etc.) and mentoring activities to reinforce learning in a fun and engaging fashion.
• Promote STEM through academically enriched programs when available.
• Assist Youth Development Professionals with snack time, unlocking restrooms or assisting with transitions between activities.
• Help supervise and support recreational, fitness and low-organized games led by Club Staff.
• Complete daily tutor tracker sheets to document progress and engagement for each child tutored.
• Complete mandatory training prior to direct engagement with youth that includes a combination of online modules and on-floor shadowing, designed to ensure tutors are fully prepared for their role. Sessions are based on tutor availability. Full completion of training components is required to ensure readiness, confidence and compliance with Club policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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