Tutor

Think Together • Yucca Valley, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

A High Dosage Tutor provides reading and math tutoring and instructional support to elementary- and middle-school-aged students. Tutors help students master grade-level academic standards through small-group instruction, with groups of up to three students per tutor. This seasonal, part-time role is scheduled for 2 to 3.5 hours per day after school, five days a week. Schedules are determined by the school district and may change according to Think Together’s needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units, or passing a pre-employment test.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and individual interventions to help students master instructional materials.
• Engage students by following and implementing the intervention curriculum.
• Read to students, listen to them read, and participate in other oral communication activities.
• Accurately score student assessments and monitor student progress.
• Assist school staff in developing strategies to reinforce material based on students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Notify the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator of concerns or special information about individual students.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Participate in assigned in-service training sessions.
• Operate and care for equipment and instructional materials.
• Maintain daily attendance records for individual students.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Arrive punctually to meet site start-up and assignment responsibilities.
• Communicate with the Program Analyst about planned or emergency absences.
• Serve as a positive role model through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Help maintain the site according to Think Together standards.
• Comply with organizational and site policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED