K-12 Online Math Tutor I

MAKER LEARNING NETWORK • Palmdale, CA

4d • $18 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

Online tutors provide individual or small group support and instruction in a virtual setting. Tutors communicate with learners verbally and visually, use a digital whiteboard, support foundational skills, assist with classwork and homework assignments, and share resources in a secure fashion. A tutor works with learners and enables them to perform at a higher level academically. Additionally, a tutor can work with learners to improve test-taking skills, note-taking skills, and further elaborate on concepts learned in the classroom. They aim to assist learners and promote a deeper understanding of course materials. Live online: the learner has a live connection with the tutor, for example, during a question and answer session. During live, online sessions, tutors may complete the following duties;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Math teaching credential preferred, but a minimum of one year of tutoring experience would suffice.
• DOJ Live Scan Clearance required.
• Experience assessing the progress of assigned learners to ensure effective processes.
• Passion and excitement for the subject being taught.
• Education in teaching methodology, theory, and processes.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of the subject to be taught.
• Personal accountability and reliability when scheduling sessions with parents and learners.
• Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor.
• Communicate with others to exchange information promptly, within 24 hours, if possible (by Telephone/Email/Zoom)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Writing professionally both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule tutoring sessions.
• Be prepared and on time. Coordinate with students to obtain concepts or specific course material they may need help with before the meeting.
• Have a reliable internet connection, a working camera/microphone, and maintain a Zoom environment free of distractions.
• Provide parents/guardians or teachers with feedback.
• If there is a behavior issue and you need support, engage WorldOver administration promptly.
• Be proactive in maintaining a consistent schedule, providing advance notice for cancellations, etc.
• Answer learners’ questions related to the course content.
• Resolve technical or connectivity issues.
• Reply to learners' messages.
• Collaborate effectively with parents to increase student performance.
• Assess the progress of assigned learners to ensure effective processes.
• Use email, discussion forums, audio, and video conferencing to communicate with learners.
• Maintain required records
• Host tutoring sessions between 30-60 minutes each via Zoom
• Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance and shows an ability to teach the “whole child.”
• Complete training to administer pre- and post-academic assessments and skills tests to new assigned learners, review and provide feedback to both the learner and parents as needed.
• Provide parent updates and progress reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level