School Year Tutor - iLearn Paterson

NEW JERSEY TUTORING CORPS • Paterson, NJ

13h • Onsite

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. The tutoring schedule is based on the school calendar for the partners they serve, including predictable break periods during which staff may not be required to work, such as Winter break, Spring break, and Summer break. Employees have reasonable assurance of returning to work after these breaks unless otherwise informed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 60 college credits.
• New Jersey or Pennsylvania Fingerprint Certificate and Background Clearance.
• 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.
• Experience with Google Suite applications: Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
• Espouse the belief that all scholars deserve the highest-quality education.
• Strong professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.
• Genuine desire to work with young children to impact their education through academic intervention.

Nice To Haves

• Tutoring or teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Some knowledge of instructional frameworks and methodologies.
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Math & ELA.
• Bilingual.

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.
• 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

• Eligible to participate in the payroll deferral 401K program.
• Paid Training.
• Tutor Apprenticeship Program: Earn a higher wage upon completion and close education gaps towards earning a teaching certificate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree