Tutor

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, the Tutor uses intermediate skills to tutor and help lead enrichment activities in core academic subjects (math, science, language arts and social studies). Meets regularly with students who require academic improvement to provide assistance to increase understanding of a specific subject, develop basic skills and study skills.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid with homework to explain concepts in a manner that students understand
• Observe and provide feedback on students’ work and behavior
• Motivate and support students through positive feedback and reinforcement
• Supervise and monitor students
• Mentor students through daily interaction
• Communicate with parents as applicable
• Set-up, serve and clean up after USDA suppers
• Attend regular staff trainings, orientations and professional development
• Oversee students on field trips
• Help lead enrichment activities in classroom
• Maintain order and organization in classroom setting
• Participate in site’s quality assessment and improvement process
• Meet performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
• Mentor students through daily interaction
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies or other subjects as required based on assigned program
• Appropriate and effective learning techniques and concepts for learners of different age levels
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Doc
• Ability to Understand Common Core standards, Core Knowledge & Competencies, and Michigan Out of School Time/Standard
• Interact effectively and appropriately with students of all ages
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Provide a high level of customer service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred ~and~ At least 6 credit hours from an accredited college/university or a successful completion of 6 credit hours of Master Teacher Professional Development preferred
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or higher on the basic mathematics and language arts assessment administered by ACCESS to be considered for employment or provide documentation demonstrating that this test was completed and passed with an equivalent score within the past three years.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources
• All necessary forms and documents will be required for work eligibility

Licenses/Certifications

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None
• Training Required: 16 clock hours of training throughout the year
• Master Teacher Modules as assigned

Working Conditions

• Hours: After School hours, hours may vary between 2pm and 6pm depending on the site, some additional hours may be required
• Travel Required: Local travel, up to 10%
• Working Environment: Climate controlled office