Tutor - IDEA La Joya College Prep (26-27)

Tutors will work with students during school, focusing on specific objectives while providing additional practice, guidance, and one-on-one attention in the Road to and Through College classrooms.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $12.50.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of 48 hours of college credit with a minimum 2.5 GPA OR two years of full-time instructional experience in a K-12 school (may substitute for the education requirement).

Skills

• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Knowledge of assigned subject area.
• Creative problem-solving and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities they identify with.
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
• Become familiar with materials in the RTTC (Road to and Through College) Libraries and the textbooks used by students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in math, science, language arts, and humanities.
• Conduct mini-lessons on writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process (e.g., brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing).
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the College counseling team/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Minimum of 10-20 hours spent at school per week.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and maintains a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you join a team committed to ambitious goals, growth, and a relentless focus on making college for all a reality.