Tutor Lead

About the Role

As our Tutor Lead, you will oversee our Kindergarten through 6th-grade Afterschool Clubs, providing both individual and small-group instruction. You will lead the program’s operations by managing supplies and snacks, developing weekly curricula, scheduling activities, and supervising our summer program. You will empower students by facilitating extended lessons, reviewing class materials, and guiding them through problem-solving and writing tasks. Using creative, interactive materials, you will provide compassionate, motivating support to ensure every student improves their academic performance and gains confidence in their studies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Afterschool Club, including supervising the summer program, managing inventory for supplies and snacks, and coordinating student activity schedules.
• Design and implement a comprehensive weekly educational curriculum tailored to the academic needs of Kindergarten through 6th-grade students.
• Provide high-quality one-on-one and small-group tutoring, with a demonstrated proficiency in explaining core Mathematics and English concepts to elementary-aged learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student learning styles, ensuring every child receives the support necessary to reach their academic potential.
• Foster a compassionate and motivating learning environment, utilizing creative and interactive materials to help students master classroom assignments and prepare for assessments.
• Maintain clear and supportive communication with students, parents, and staff, demonstrating the ability to connect with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and age groups.

Requirements

• High School Graduate (required)
• 1-2 years of college (required)
• Prior tutoring experience with children (preferred)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield, while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

Pay

$25.00 - $28.35 per hour