Tutor

Think Together • Yucca Valley, CA

5h

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 individual and small-group instruction, with groups of up to three students per tutor. This seasonal, part-time role generally works 2 to 3.5 hours per day, five days a week, during after-school hours set by the school district. Schedules may change according to Think Together’s needs.

The tutor supports student learning and progress, collaborates with school staff, maintains accurate student records and paperwork, and follows organization and site policies. The role also requires punctuality, communication about absences, appropriate professional conduct, and helping maintain the site and instructional materials.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED; proof required.
• 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 students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with them.
• Accurately score student assessments and monitor student progress.
• Assist school staff in devising strategies to reinforce material based on students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Alert the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator to concerns or special information about individual students.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information consistent with expectations for licensed teachers.
• Participate in assigned in-service training sessions.
• Operate and care for equipment and instructional materials.
• Keep daily attendance records for individual students.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Arrive punctually to fulfill site start-up and assignment responsibilities.
• Maintain close communication 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 to Think Together standards.
• Comply with organizational and site policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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