Language Arts Academic Tutor - Kauluwela Elementary
About The Position
The Language Arts Tutor supports students’ academic growth while serving as a positive, engaging mentor. The role makes reading and writing approachable and enjoyable. When academic support is not in session, the Tutor engages students through games, conversations, and enrichment activities, building relationships, boosting confidence, and creating a welcoming environment where youth feel supported and motivated to learn. Tutors may also support junior staff and contribute ideas to improve program activities and student engagement. The position reports directly to the Site Coordinator. This position is part of a 21CCLC program and depends on funding availability and continuation of the contract. The current contract provides programming for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years, through 2029–2030.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience facilitating instruction, with an emphasis on youth requiring academic intervention.
- Experience teaching and facilitating academic instruction.
- Skill in general youth program group or classroom management.
- Ability to take initiative in implementing engaging academic activities and promoting healthy study habits.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of age-appropriate curriculum for the assigned subject in accordance with HIDOE standards.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; customer-service orientation and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Understanding of working with teens, group management, and group work.
- Mature judgment and sound decision-making.
- Collaborative and flexible mindset that elevates youth voice and provides opportunities in areas where the candidate may not have expertise.
- Ability to model professionalism and competency for peers and employees.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Ability to operate software applications as required.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience engaging middle and high school youth in recreation, leadership development, service learning, civic engagement, college and career pathways, and other personal development areas.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows 10 and above, and Canva.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Current certification in language arts or mathematics education.
- General office operations experience.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification; training is available upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement lesson plans and educational activities that promote academic success and align with the program model and goals.
- Create innovative ways to engage students in academic enrichment, promote positive learning habits, and target academic learning loss.
- Create a positive work and learning environment that encourages effort, effective communication, and camaraderie.
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to support academic quality and student success.
- Communicate consistently and professionally with participants, parents when applicable, coworkers, and program contacts such as HIDOE and DHS.
- Assist with supervising and guiding junior staff, including providing mentorship and support.
- Research and develop creative programs, workshops, activities, and engagement methods focused on youth development.
- Suggest program ideas, participate in staff meetings, and provide feedback on improvements.
- Assist with coordinating events and activities that promote student engagement and motivation.
- Facilitate programming that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes youth in an inclusive environment.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of YMCA mission, core values, purpose, goals, policies, and standards, and help ensure program excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Uphold professional boundaries, complete mandatory Praesidium training, and report child-protection concerns.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with employment.
- Referral bonuses, payable as cash or YMCA credit.
- Up to 60% discounts for the employee, family, and siblings on YMCA programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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