Substitute High Dosage Tutor

About the role

Under supervision of personnel, High Dosage Tutors work directly with students. The Tutor is responsible for providing part-time, high-quality support and tutorial services to students, grades K-8, promoting academic support and student achievement. Work schedules are subject to change in accordance with the needs of Think Together.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily small group, targeted academic support leveraging research-based curriculum.
• Support students in an instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety.
• Follow and implement consistent tutoring lessons with complete fidelity.
• Collect student mastery data using assessments and track student results.
• Build positive, caring, and achievement-focused relationships with students.
• Support consistent student routines and procedures to maximize instructional time.
• Engage in pre-service and ongoing training and professional development.
• Use common communication tools and systems to track student progress and performance.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Provide experience for youth with an emphasis on enriching their school experience and their outlook on life.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including sign-in/sign-out sheets for each class session.

Additional responsibilities

• Arrive punctually in order to meet responsibilities in site start up and assignments.
• Maintain clean classroom and facility space.
• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality in student and staff matters.
• Comply with organization and site policies and follow procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associate degree (two years) or 48 semester or 60 quarter hours of college credits and/or pass a pre-employment test.
• Minimum six months of previous experience working with children in a classroom or afterschool environment.
• Able to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Advanced Math and English skills (K-8).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Work environment

• Moderate noise (typical office noise).
• Stand, walk, sit (in general office environment).
• Computer screen visual in performance of role.
• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Travel up to 10–20%.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting) and provide a clear TB test.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• Employees who operate a personal or company vehicle for work purposes must maintain a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance on file with HR.

Computer skills

• Word processing.
• Use typical office equipment.
• Email and Internet software.

Pass rate: $20/HR