Temporary | Tutor-CogSci Tutor

University of Notre Dame • Gary, IN

50d • Hybrid

About The Position

Build Relationships. Inspire Learning. Foster Growth. Are you passionate about reducing academic opportunity gaps? Do you want to make a direct impact by mentoring and working with children? Join Tutor-CogSci Collaborative as a Tutor. In this engaging, high-impact role, you will deliver evidence-based, structured tutoring that prioritizes strong mentor relationships and drives children’s academic growth - all while gaining valuable hands-on experience supported by a collaborative community of peers, researchers, and faculty.

Our Vision
To close educational opportunity gaps by expanding children’s access to high-quality, evidence-based literacy support aligned with the Science of Reading.

Our Mission
We serve children, educators, and our community through three core pillars:
Expanding Access: Delivering high-impact, evidence-based tutoring directly into local schools.
Developing Future Leaders: Providing a premier practicum and workforce development experience for college students preparing for youth-serving careers (educators, pediatricians, cognitive scientists, and advocates).
Innovating Learning Design: Advancing open science by developing, refining, and scaling effective tutoring practices.

Position Overview
As a Tutor-CogSci Tutor, you will work directly with children in grades K-3 in one-on-one or small-group settings, supporting structured a local school's literacy programs. You will be paired with your assigned students for the semester to build strong, consistent, and supportive relationships that accelerate learning. You do not need to work alone: you will be part of an active collaborative design community composed of tutoring specialists, instructional coaches, researchers, and university faculty. Beyond direct tutoring, you will have opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, observe peer sessions, collaborate on student progress reports, conduct research, and shape team recruitment.

Note: Full training on high-quality tutorial principles, child safety, and evidence-based programs—along with required background checks—will be provided before you begin working with students.

Requirements

• Child-Centered Focus: A genuine interest in working with K-3 students and a commitment to helping them achieve their full academic potential.
• Relationship-Building: The ability to build supportive, consistent, and respectful connections with tutees, fellow tutors, and school partners.
• Growth Mindset: A willingness to accept instructional coaching, incorporate feedback, and reflect on your practice to improve student learning.
• Reliability & Adaptability: A dependable presence for your students, with the flexibility to navigate both in-person and virtual instructional settings.
• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or working with youth in an educational environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and comfort using basic educational technology.
• Ability to commute to designated school partner sites in Gary, IN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, evidence-based literacy instruction to assigned students in 1-on-1 or small group formats
• Build a positive, encouraging environment that honors student voice, builds confidence, and fosters academic growth.
• Participate in team meetings, complete required safety/methodology onboarding, and engage in ongoing instructional coaching with university faculty and specialists.
• Monitor student learning, collaborate on progress reports, and use data to adapt instruction to student needs.
• Contribute to curriculum refinement, peer observations, recruitment initiatives, or educational research projects aligned with Tutor-CogSci’s mission. (Optional Opportunities)

Benefits

• Company-Provided Travel: Personal vehicles are not required-we supply transportation to and from program sites.
• Carpool Driver Bonus: Tutors who choose to drive their own vehicle, transport fellow team members, and meet company driving requirements earn additional driving compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed