Tutor

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY • Part-time, 15 hours per week • $20/hour

About the role

The tutor will provide daily after-school homework help and small-group tutoring to elementary school students, track academic progress, implement academic interventions, and engage parents in supporting students with homework and test preparation. The tutor will collaborate with the Community School Team (director, social worker, community engagement coordinator, and outreach worker) to enhance the Community School.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the academic enrichment component of the Community School
• Track student academic progress and outcomes of academic interventions
• Keep records of student attendance and provide weekly summaries of student interventions
• Provide direct subject remediation to participants
• Develop and maintain a bank of educational resources and a resource binder
• Manage participants' behavior to ensure all program areas are safe
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of all program supplies
• Encourage and support the completion of homework and school projects
• Establish close relationships with student parents and teachers
• Encourage parents to attain higher levels of education and provide GED and/or ESL tutoring for parents on a case-by-case basis
• Maintain ongoing open communication with parents and school-based staff
• Call parents regarding student performance and address parent concerns
• Chaperone youth group during trips, sporting events, games, and other field activities
• Communicate with supervisor regarding program design and implementation, barriers, and solutions
• Assist with all aspects of programming, including following the organization's mission, supervising youth, and collaborating with staff
• Create and follow through on lesson plans and curricula
• Work closely with community engagement coordinator, social worker, and outreach worker to support targeted student needs
• Attend all required department/agency meetings and trainings
• Perform other special duties as assigned by the director, community engagement coordinator, or senior staff

Requirements

• College student required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• At least 1-2 years' experience teaching, tutoring, and/or engaged in educational support, specifically in Math, Science, History, & ELA
• Experience working with elementary students and behavior management
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Outstanding collaborative skills
• Must complete the following clearances: DOE & NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening, New York State Clearance Review Background Check, 3 Reference Checks, Physical with updated TB Test (fees may apply)
• If offered the position, must submit a $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
• Must communicate effectively with students while remaining professional and motivate students through responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and professionalism

Schedule

Flexible hours, Monday - Friday; scheduling may vary due to program needs. Position runs from September 2026 to June 2027.

Pay

$20/hour, 15 hours per week.