Education Tutor – One-on-One

About the role

Join the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony as a Full-Time Education Tutor – One-on-One and immerse yourself in a supportive, customer-focused culture that values your problem-solving skills and integrity. This onsite position in the vibrant city of Reno, Nevada, offers you the unique opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives through personalized tutoring sessions.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in Grades K-12 during the After-School Program; school subjects with an emphasis in Mathematics, English and Reading.
• Work with the Tribal Education Advisors, Student Family Advisors, and Truancy Officer on referrals for one-on-one tutoring.
• Submit weekly reports to the Education Advisor; participate in monthly Education Staff Meetings.
• Participate in other educational related activities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring for students with chronic absenteeism, academic failure, behavioral issues and truancy.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, associate’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with Indian students, staff, teachers and parents.
• Strong academic skills in Math, English, History and Reading.

Qualifications

• Experience in helping students with chronic absenteeism, academic challenges, or behavioral issues is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with educational software or tools that aid in tracking student progress and submitting weekly reports will also enhance your effectiveness in this role.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Pay

A competitive pay range of $16.98 - $20.88 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

Schedule

This is an onsite position in the vibrant city of Reno, Nevada.

What We're Looking For

To thrive as a Full-Time Education Tutor with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, you must possess a strong foundation in key academic subjects, particularly Mathematics, English, and Reading. Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with students, staff, teachers, and parents, ensuring you can build trust and rapport with the community you serve.

Knowledge and Skills Required for the Position

• Knowledge of educational software or tools that aid in tracking student progress and submitting weekly reports.
• Ability to engage with the Tribal Education Advisors and participate in monthly Education Staff Meetings.

Company Information

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony represents descendants of three Great Basin Indigenous peoples: the **Numu (Northern Paiute)**, **Newe (Western Shoshone)**, and **Washeshu (Washoe)**. These communities lived in harmony with the land for generations before European contact, following seasonal cycles and forming small, efficient social groups for survival. Each group’s name means **“The People”** in their own language, reflecting their deep cultural identity and connection to the Earth. They maintained strong traditions, respected neighboring tribes, and engaged in trade throughout the region. Today, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony continues to honor these traditions while supporting the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community.