Tutor (Part-time)

Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services • Itasca, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to supporting at risk children and families providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency’s commitment to “The PCHAS Way” which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client. The tutor will provide individual, or in some cases, small group instruction to students in an after-school tutoring program at the Presbyterian Children’s Home’s and Services campus in Itasca.

Requirements

• Two years of post-secondary education.
• Experience working with children.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Must also be able to use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax, calculator and agency email system.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to work with staff throughout agency.
• Knowledge of reading, writing skills, mathematics, and science.
• Ability to share knowledge with children and show patience.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record.
• Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/elder care disqualification list screenings.
• As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer certification in teaching field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study skills strategies, remedial instruction, and/or assist with homework assignments at the discretion of the LC Coordinator, and/or as time permits.
• Meet promptly and regularly according to the specific time commitment set with the learner utilizing the use of materials provided and/or contact their supervisor for any additional materials needed.
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor or designee regarding the student’s progress and complete any requested paperwork promptly.
• Provide instruction that demonstrates good use of time management, is student centered and participatory.
• Have high expectations and standards for the learner.
• Provide frequent praise and positive reinforcement to show appreciation for the learner’s efforts and achievements according to TBRI components.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Flex work schedules
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee 200% up to a 3% retirement contribution)

What This Job Offers

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