Tutor - IDEA Robindale College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutors will work with students during school, focusing on specific objectives, providing additional practice, guidance, and one-on-one attention in the Road to and Through College classrooms. At IDEA Public Schools, the belief is that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 48 hours of college credit with a minimum 2.5 GPA OR two years of full-time instructional experience in a K-12 school may be substituted in lieu of the education requirement.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Knowledge of subject assigned.
• Creative problem solving and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Determine from student notes and discussions, the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
• Become familiar with the materials in the RTTC (Road to and through College) Libraries.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by our students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all areas of math and science or language arts and humanities.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the College counseling team/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Minimum of 10-20 hours spent at school per week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees