Temporary | Tutor-CogSci Tutor

University of Notre Dame • Gary, IN

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a Tutor-CogSci Tutor to join their team. This role focuses on reducing academic opportunity gaps by providing evidence-based, structured tutoring to children in grades K-3. Tutors will work in one-on-one or small-group settings within local schools, prioritizing strong mentor relationships to drive academic growth. The position offers valuable hands-on experience within a supportive community of peers, researchers, and faculty. The Tutor-CogSci Collaborative's vision is to close educational opportunity gaps by expanding children's access to high-quality, evidence-based literacy support aligned with the Science of Reading. Their mission involves serving children, educators, and the community through expanding access to tutoring, developing future leaders through a premier practicum experience, and innovating learning design by advancing open science and effective tutoring practices.

Requirements

• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or working with youth in an educational environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfort using basic educational technology.
• Ability to commute to designated school partner sites in Gary, IN.
• Must complete required background checks.
• Must complete full training on high-quality tutorial principles and child safety.

Nice To Haves

• A genuine interest in working with K-3 students and a commitment to helping them achieve their full academic potential.
• The ability to build supportive, consistent, and respectful connections with tutees, fellow tutors, and school partners.
• A willingness to accept instructional coaching, incorporate feedback, and reflect on your practice to improve student learning.
• A dependable presence for your students, with the flexibility to navigate both in-person and virtual instructional settings.
• Driven by purpose: You feel called to tackle social injustice in education and hold high expectations for all learners.
• Love to mentor: You enjoy sharing knowledge, building confidence, and supporting children’s personal and academic growth.
• Trust the science: You value educational research and seek out evidence-based solutions to learning challenges.
• Embrace continuous growth: You use feedback, reflection, and collaboration to refine your skills.
• Value connection & voice: You build authentic relationships, respect diverse perspectives, and view student voice as a key asset in learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, evidence-based literacy instruction to assigned students in 1-on-1 or small group formats.
• Build a positive, encouraging environment that honors student voice, builds confidence, and fosters academic growth.
• Participate in team meetings, complete required safety/methodology onboarding, and engage in ongoing instructional coaching with university faculty and specialists.
• Monitor student learning, collaborate on progress reports, and use data to adapt instruction to student needs.
• Contribute to curriculum refinement, peer observations, recruitment initiatives, or educational research projects aligned with Tutor-CogSci’s mission (optional opportunities).

Benefits

• Company-Provided Travel: Personal vehicles are not required-we supply transportation to and from program sites.
• Carpool Driver Bonus: Tutors who choose to drive their own vehicle, transport fellow team members, and meet company driving requirements earn additional driving compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed