High Dosage Tutor

About the role

A High Dosage Tutor works directly with Elementary and Middle School aged students providing tutoring and instructional support in reading and math. Tutors assist students with mastery of grade level academic standards in a small group setting of up to 3 students per Tutor. The position is a seasonal, part-time role employing Interventionists between 2 and 3.5 hours a day during after school hours, 5 days a week. Work schedules are subject to change in accordance with the needs of Think Together.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and individual interventions for students while helping students master instructional materials
• Engages children and youth by following and implementing the Intervention curriculum
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students
• Accurately scores student assessments and monitors student progress
• Assists school staff with devising special strategies for reinforcing material based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alerts the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator of any concerns or special information about individual students
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
• Participates in in-service training sessions as assigned
• Operates and cares for equipment and instructional materials
• Keeps daily record information about individual students’ attendance
• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Arrives punctually to meet responsibilities in site start-up and assignments
• Maintains close communication with Program Analyst regarding planned or emergency absences
• Serves as a positive role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy
• Assists in keeping the site maintained to Think Together standards
• Complies with organization and site policies and follows procedures

Requirements

• Proof of graduation from high school or GED required
• 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units or passing a Pre-Employment test required

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred
• Ability to inspire and motivate

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, after school hours, 2 to 3.5 hours per day, 5 days a week; schedules subject to change.