Tutor - IDEA Riverview Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutors work with students during school, focusing on specific objectives while providing additional practice, guidance, and one-on-one attention in Road to and Through College classrooms. Tutors conduct sessions across assigned subject areas, support students through writing and college-preparation activities, and communicate with the College counseling team or teachers about student progress and concerns. The role requires spending 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 varied situations in a school environment.
• Knowledge of the assigned subject.
• Creative problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
• Ability to work with urgency, respond to feedback, and operate in a high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
• Professional conduct and behavior appropriate as a model for colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape 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 determine which concepts need to be taught or retaught.
• Become familiar with materials in the Road to and Through College (RTTC) libraries and with textbooks and materials used by students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in math and science or language arts and humanities.
• Conduct mini-lessons on writing processes across subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Support students in 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 as needed to meet students’ needs.
• Spend a minimum of 10–20 hours at school per week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizes most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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