21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program Tutor

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Delmar School District is seeking a dedicated Afterschool Program Tutor for the 21st Century Community Learning Center at the ECS@DSU site. The role focuses on providing academic tutoring, homework help, enrichment, and mentoring in a safe, engaging environment for middle and high school scholars.

The ideal candidate has passion for working with adolescents, strong communication, and the ability to build positive relationships while upholding high academic expectations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or current enrollment in education program.
• Knowledge and expertise in instructional delivery in specific content area.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school scholars.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with scholars.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, program staff, and families.
• Commitment to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to scholars in grades 7–12.
• Support scholars with homework, class assignments, projects, and study skills.
• Reinforce skills in core academic areas, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Use instructional strategies that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and independent learning.
• Assist scholars in identifying academic challenges and developing strategies for improvement.
• Provide additional support to scholars who need assistance completing assignments or mastering grade-level content.
• Collaborate with teachers and program staff to understand scholars' academic needs and progress.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive afterschool learning environment.
• Encourage scholars to develop effective study habits, organization skills, and academic confidence.
• Incorporate real-world applications and college- and career-readiness skills into tutoring activities when appropriate.
• Participate in enrichment activities, academic interventions, and program activities as assigned.
• Monitor scholar participation and provide feedback regarding academic needs and progress to program staff.
• Communicate concerns regarding scholar academic performance, behavior, or well-being to the appropriate program staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding scholar records and information.
• Follow all ECS@DSU policies, procedures, safety requirements, and expectations.
• Perform other duties related to the 21st CCLC – Afterschool HELP program as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate degree or current enrollment in a college or university education program

Job description

21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program Tutor JobID: 37490

• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  Early College High School at Del State
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• District:
  Early College High School at Delaware State University

21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program Tutor

Position: Afterschool Program Tutor
Program: 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC)
School: Early College School at Delaware State University (ECS@DSU)
Employment Type: Part-Time/After-School (NonBenefited)
Reports To: 21st CCLC Program Coordinator and/or School Administrator

Position Summary

The Early College School at Delaware State University (ECS@DSU) is seeking dedicated and scholar-centered Afterschool Program Tutors to support scholars participating in the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) afterschool program. The tutor will provide academic assistance, homework support, enrichment, and mentoring in a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with adolescents, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with scholars while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Afterschool Program Tutor will:

• Provide individualized and small-group academic tutoring to scholars in grades 7–12.
• Support scholars with homework, class assignments, projects, and study skills.
• Reinforce skills in core academic areas, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Use instructional strategies that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and independent learning.
• Assist scholars in identifying academic challenges and developing strategies for improvement.
• Provide additional support to scholars who need assistance completing assignments or mastering grade-level content.
• Collaborate with teachers and program staff to understand scholars' academic needs and progress.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive afterschool learning environment.
• Encourage scholars to develop effective study habits, organization skills, and academic confidence.
• Incorporate real-world applications and college- and career-readiness skills into tutoring activities when appropriate.
• Participate in enrichment activities, academic interventions, and program activities as assigned.
• Monitor scholar participation and provide feedback regarding academic needs and progress to program staff.
• Communicate concerns regarding scholar academic performance, behavior, or well-being to the appropriate program staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding scholar records and information.
• Follow all ECS@DSU policies, procedures, safety requirements, and expectations.
• Perform other duties related to the 21st CCLC – Afterschool HELP program as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate degree or current enrollment in a college or university education program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in instructional delivery in specific content area.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school scholars.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with scholars.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, program staff, and families.
• Commitment to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Preferred

• Educator credentials in specific content area preferred; required for lesson planning and tutor supervisory roles.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, coaching, counseling, or working with youth.
• Three or more years of related and commendable work experience.
• Knowledge of middle and high school academic content.
• Experience working with scholars from diverse backgrounds and with varied academic needs.
• Experience with college and career readiness, early college programming, or youth development.
• Strong skills in mathematics, literacy, science, or another academic content area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong academic and tutoring skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to differentiate support based on individual scholar needs.
• Ability to motivate and engage adolescents.
• Effective classroom and behavior-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with scholars.
• Commitment to scholar achievement, personal growth, and college and career readiness.

Work Schedule

The position will work during the ECS@DSU 21st CCLC afterschool program, generally during afterschool hours on designated program days. The schedule will be established by the 21st CCLC Program Coordinator based on program needs and tutor availability.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Work in a school and afterschool program environment.
• Sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the instructional environment.
• Communicate effectively with scholars and adults.
• Supervise and interact with scholars in classrooms and other program settings.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.

Performance Expectations

Afterschool Program Tutors are expected to:

• Provide consistent and high-quality academic support.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and scholar-centered learning environment.
• Support the academic and personal growth of participating scholars.
• Maintain accurate attendance and program documentation as required.
• Work collaboratively with the ECS@DSU staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and positive role-modeling.
• Support the goals and objectives of the 21st CCLC program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ECS@DSU is committed to providing an inclusive educational and employment environment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, job-related requirements, and organizational needs.

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 8:26:27 AM CST.

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