Elementary Tutor
About The Position
As a Learning Lab Tutor, youâll be an integral part of our grade level team(s), working closely with teachers to ensure all students succeed. Youâll lead your own homeroom cohort, fostering a supportive and productive environment where students engage in age-appropriate activities, developmental play, and small-group academic interventions. Your responsibilities include facilitating online learning programs, leading whole-group instruction, and providing tiered interventions to meet diverse student needs. Youâll also prepare and internalize lesson plans, gaining valuable hands-on experience similar to that of a Lead Teacher. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in collaborative, energetic environments with consistent activity levels (our Learning Lab often hosts two classes at a time). Whether youâre aspiring to become a teacher or looking to make a meaningful impact in education, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and develop your skills.
Requirements
- Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
- Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
- Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
- Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
- Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students' progress
- Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Education
- Fluency in English
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn
Nice To Haves
- Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required.
- Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around centers, developmental play and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
- Ensure that students have access to a joyful but productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
- Actively guide students in collaborative centers through observation and group discussion
- Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students' Individualized Learning Plans
- Conduct monthly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
- Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
- Maintain all Learning Lab materials including centers, computer equipment and accessories
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
