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

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a student employment position at the Boys and Girls Clubs, specifically as an Academic Tutor in Wallingford. The role involves providing academic support to youth, facilitating learning activities, and assisting with program operations. The position is part of the Office of Community Engagement and is available for Federal Work-Study students. Training is mandatory and must be completed before direct engagement with youth. Sessions are based on tutor availability, and full completion of training is required for readiness, confidence, and compliance.

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 M-F for afterschool programs.
• Application
• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Past experience working with youth

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.

What This Job Offers

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