2026-2027 Voyagers Tutor

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Voyagers Tutor will deliver instruction and provide educational support to eligible first through sixth grade students who perform below grade level expectations in Literacy and/or Math. Voyagers services are offered to eligible students 90 minutes each day on a schedule determined at the site level, outside of the regular school day as scheduled by each elementary, intermediate and middle school campus.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain substitute certificate, or current teaching certificate is required, providing sufficient proof that the process has been started prior to hire.
• Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures; and coordinating with other agencies.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, analyze and/or classify data; to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Department and programs.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to analyze issues, data, create action plans and ensure that success of Department and District strategic objectives.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve.
• Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a Voyagers 2-hour tutor training session at assigned tutorial site for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the position’s functions.
• Implement Voyagers curriculum for 20 sessions, 90 minutes per session (Math), 40 sessions, 90 minutes per session (Reading, 2nd-6th grade), and 40 sessions, 60 minutes per session (Reading, 1st grade, only available at Holland, McGregor, and Westport).
• Prepare all materials for each tutoring session (supplies will be provided).
• Communicate student successes to parents.
• Remain with students after tutoring until all students have been picked up by approved guardian.
• Communicate essential data to site liaison and coordinator on a regular and consistent basis.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED