Tutor - Before/After School Non-Certified Part Time

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Before/After-School Tutor provides professional instruction to support students’ academic, social, physical, and skill development in assigned grades or subject areas. The role helps prepare students to become successful citizens and workers by providing tutoring and reinforcing classroom instruction.

The position develops individualized tutoring plans and goals, supports students through academic exercises and classroom activities, prepares instructional materials, and assists teachers with instruction and daily routines. The tutor also uses instructional and behavior-management strategies, documents student progress, gathers data and information for program accountability and evaluation, and collaborates with teachers.

This is a part-time, at-will position created in connection with federal funds allocated to SCS for COVID-19 response. The position is expected to end when available federal ESSER funds are exhausted or for other reasons.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree, or completion of at least two years of college (minimum 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate tutoring plans for each student, detailing individual goals and suggested enrichment activities for home and school; assess and document students.
• Develop and assist students with academic exercises and classroom activities, working with small groups and individuals as needed.
• Compile, prepare, and organize materials and the classroom for instruction and other learning activities.
• Reinforce knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher with academic instruction and instruction in daily routines, skills, and concepts as needed.
• Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students identified as needing tutoring services.
• Use effective instructional practices, behavior-management strategies, assessment techniques, and directed teaching methods.
• Collect and compile statistical data for accountability and program development as needed.
• Collect, organize, and complete information necessary for reports and evaluation.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the teacher.

What This Job Offers

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