School Year Tutor - iLearn Paterson
About The Position
The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring in math and literacy to K–8 students, helping to close learning gaps. Tutors work in partnership with local education agencies (LEAs) to support scholars in small groups of 1–4, building foundational skills and confidence. This role involves receiving an On-the-Job Training (OJT) checklist outlining job competencies. Tutors will engage K-8 scholars in math and literacy using an asset-based approach, sit with scholars for 4-6 hours per day, and complete daily records digitally. They will prepare lessons digitally, use data to drive instruction, and maintain confidentiality. Regular communication with site leaders, participation in coaching, and a commitment to continuous professional growth are expected. Professionalism, including reliability, punctuality, and responsiveness, is crucial. Tutors must adhere to local health department and school district requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 60 college credits.
- Professionalism—We do critical work to help grow scholars' skills and confidence, and we do it with the highest degree of professionalism.
- Strong professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.
- Genuine desire to work with young children to impact their education through academic intervention.
- New Jersey or Pennsylvania Fingerprint Certificate and Background Clearance- The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment authorization verification.
- Complete a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation to travel to and between sites.
- MUST have a Gmail email address or be willing to create a Gmail account; and experience with Google Suite applications: Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
- Employees are encouraged to use their private computer device(s) to perform work-related assignments. If necessary, employees can ask for a company loaner.
Nice To Haves
- Tutoring or teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Some knowledge of instructional frameworks and methodologies, a plus.
- Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Math & ELA; optional, but a plus.
- Bilingual (optional, but a plus).
Responsibilities
- Engage K–8 scholars in math and literacy, using an asset-based approach to build skills and confidence, and sit with scholars for 4–6 hours per day.
- Complete daily records, including attendance (digitally) on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided.
- Prepare lessons digitally, use the data to drive instruction, and maintain respect for the confidentiality of all program data.
- Communicate regularly with your site leaders to provide optimum learning experiences for scholars.
- Participate in coaching, implement feedback, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth.
- Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars, “glass half full”.
- Demonstrate professionalism, including reliability, punctuality, responsiveness to email communication, and promptly complete all required training.
- Maintain integrity, resilience, trustworthiness, and patience with scholars and teammates.
- Must adhere to local health department and school district requirements for the site at which you are working, including any mask rules that must be followed, if applicable.
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Eligible to participate in the payroll deferral 401K program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
