Peer Tutor As Needed

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Westminster seeks a Peer Tutor to conduct tutoring sessions for students. Responsibilities include helping participants with academic material, completing logs, and preparing classroom activities. Ideal candidates should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and strong communication and tutoring skills. This role offers a pay rate of $16.97 - $17.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct academic tutoring sessions.
• Strong communication skills to interact with students and staff.
• Organizational skills for keeping logs and preparing materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct academic tutoring sessions.
• Complete tutorial log and weekly reports.
• Prepare classroom materials and monitor resources.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Organization

Education

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Job description

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Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $16.97 - $17.87 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Peer Tutor conducts tutoring sessions to help program participants develop the skills required to master academic course material in specific subjects such as Math, English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students after-school through homework help and/or class material review.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct academic tutoring sessions to help participants develop the skills required to master academic material
• Complete tutorial log daily and complete weekly reports
• Monitor the use of tutoring resources (laptops, calculators, books, etc.) during tutoring session
• Set up materials and prepare the classroom for the day's activities.
• Keep written logs of students' and observations and progress
• Communicate with Lead Tutor, Project Advisor, and Director concerning the participants
• Other duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conduct tutoring sessions for students
• Complete tutorial log and weekly reports
• Keep written logs of students' and observations and progress
• Prepares the classroom for the day’s activities and programs by setting up materials
• Monitor use of tutorial resources
• Communicate participant progress with Upward Bound staff
• Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency

EXPERIENCE:

• Entry level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the students

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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