Tutor

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. It is our responsibility and privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.

About the role

Tutors, also called Individualized Learning Specialists (ILSs), work closely with a team of teachers to meet the needs of all students. ILSs are responsible for managing and guiding a class of students while they work collaboratively in age-appropriate centers/developmental play and for pulling small groups of students for additional academic support and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around centers, developmental play and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
• Ensure that students have access to a joyful but productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
• Actively guide students in collaborative centers through observation and group discussion
• Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students' Individualized Learning Plans
• Conduct monthly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
• Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
• Maintain all Learning Lab materials including centers, computer equipment and accessories

Requirements

• Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
• Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
• Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
• Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
• Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students' progress
• Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Education
• Fluency in English
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required

Skills

• Managing and guiding groups of students
• Small group tutoring in literacy and math
• Data interpretation and progress monitoring
• Collaboration with teachers and administrators
• Basic computer and technical troubleshooting

Pay

$20.50 - $24.50 an hour

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high