Tutor - IDEA Weslaco Pike Academy 2026-2027 (Immediate Opening)

About the role

Tutors will work with students during school and will focus on specific objectives as well as provide additional practice, guidance, and one-on-one attention in the Road to and Through College classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Effectively facilitate and personally use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• 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 in which they identify.
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
• Become familiar with the materials in the RTTC (Road to and through College) Libraries and the textbooks and materials used by students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all areas of math and science or language arts and humanities.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as 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.
• Spend a minimum of 10–20 hours at school per week.

Qualifications

• 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 be substituted in lieu of the education requirement.

Knowledge and 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 subject assigned.
• Creative problem-solving and team skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: 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 within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be available to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Pay

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