Tutor - IDEA Tres Lagos College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • McAllen, TX

116d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutors work with students during the school day in Road to and Through College classrooms, focusing on specific objectives and providing additional practice, guidance, and individual attention. The role includes tutoring in math and science or language arts and humanities, supporting writing and college-preparation skills, and helping students develop in a productive and enthusiastic learning environment. Tutors spend a minimum of 10–20 hours at school per week.

Requirements

• At least 48 hours of college credit with a minimum 2.5 GPA, or two years of full-time instructional experience in a K–12 school 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 variety of situations in the school environment.
• Knowledge of the assigned subject.
• Creative problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• Use student notes and discussions to identify concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
• Become familiar with materials in the Road to and Through College libraries and with the textbooks and materials used by students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in math and science or language arts and humanities.
• Conduct mini-lessons on writing across subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Support students through any phase of the writing process, including brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the college counseling team or teacher about student progress and concerns.
• Host tutoring sessions necessary to meet students’ needs.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $12.50.
• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Eligible staff may receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree