GLA-Summer Tutor

NEW JERSEY TUTORING CORPS INC • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The NJ| PA Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring for K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps. The New Jersey Tutoring Corps seeks to hire tutors to work with scholars in partnership with GLA-West. Tutors will work with small groups of scholars, typically in groups of 1-4, in grades K-8, in building skills in math and literacy.

Requirements

• Individuals must have teaching/mentoring experience (or recently retired), or subbing (60 credit) experience, or tutoring experience
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Math & ELA
• Maintain integrity, resilience, trustworthiness, and patience with scholars and teammates
• Espouse the belief that all scholars deserve the highest-quality education
• Professionalism—We do critical work to help grow scholars skills and confidence, and we do it with the highest degree of professionalism
• Professional skills include attention to detail, timely and proactive communication, and job preparedness
• 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
• Genuine desire to work with young children in a small group tutoring/academic intervention capacity, building on foundational skills and closing learning gaps using formative and summative data and strong teaching pedagogy
• 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
• 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
• Reliable transportation to travel to sites

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (optional, but a plus)

Responsibilities

• Engage and communicate instructions with scholars in grades 2nd- 8th to build on existing mathematics and/or literacy skills
• Complete daily records, including attendance (digitally) on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided
• Tutors must be able to sit with scholars for 4-6 hours a day
• Prepare lessons digitally, use the data to drive instruction, and maintain respect for the confidentiality of all program data
• Have proficient technology skills
• Communicate regularly with your site coordinator to provide optimum learning experiences for scholars
• Participate in coaching from an instructional coach and demonstrate the ability to receive and act upon feedback
• Possess the desire to continuously grow and learn
• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars “glass half full”
• Be responsive and work collaboratively with a team-oriented mindset; this includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with classroom teacher and building administration
• Complete all training
• Arrive to work on time
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed