Charter Academy School Age Tutor
About The Position
RCMA Immokalee Community Academy, an A-rated Title I charter school in Collier County, is seeking an energetic and passionate School Age Tutor. The K–8 school serves approximately 340 students in Immokalee, Florida, and operates a 50:50 English/Spanish dual-language program. RCMA is a nonprofit serving Florida agricultural workers and their children. The school’s mission is to open opportunities for the children of farmworkers and agricultural migrants. The position assists students in achieving academic progress in language, literacy, math, social studies, science, arts, and physical development through classroom instruction using approved curricula and strategies. The tutor works under the general supervision of the Afterschool Coordinator and exercises independent judgment and discretion. The role requires working full days and afternoon hours according to site needs, five days a week, with occasional Saturdays, field trips, and home visits. Selected candidates must successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening. Within the first 90 days, the employee must complete 24 hours of School Readiness training with exams: 8 hours in Health, Safety, and Nutrition; 4 hours in Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; 6 hours in Child Growth and Development; and 6 hours in Behavioral Observation and Screening.
Requirements
- Must be a high school student.
- Must complete 24 hours of School Readiness training with exams within the first 90 days: Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 hours); Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours); Child Growth and Development (6 hours); and Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours).
- Must meet Florida statutory age, medical, moral character, and other applicable requirements.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, exercising independent judgment and discretion under the general supervision of the Afterschool Coordinator.
- Must desire to work with school-age children and be sensitive to their needs.
- Must be able and willing to work with professional and paraprofessional staff.
- A valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation are listed among the position's other requirements.
- Must successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening.
- Must work full days and afternoon hours as required by the site, five days a week, with occasional Saturdays, field trips, and home visits.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Up to one year of experience as a School Age Tutor.
- Former farm worker from the community where the program is located.
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with after-school program goals, philosophy, objectives, and agency policies and procedures.
- Establish classroom routines and procedures.
- Set classroom behavior standards, identify causes of inappropriate behavior, and work to correct it using available resources.
- Select, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate learning activities, daily lessons, and student performance.
- Maintain class records and records of each student's individual progress.
- Maintain a warm, secure, and affectionate environment for school-age children.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for school-age children.
- Build trusting relationships with children and their families and ensure meaningful parent involvement.
- Stimulate children's thinking skills and language development.
- Give children opportunities to develop independence and promote self-esteem.
- Observe and record each child's progress.
- Assist children, as appropriate, with homework, worksheets, and other school assignments.
- Serve as a positive role model.
- Assist with student recruitment and enrollment.
- Participate in training and career development activities.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
