Academic Support Specialist

Socket.dev; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Academic Support Specialist to manage the Panda Center of Hope Academic Success Room in Poway, CA, ensuring consistent academic support aligned with program goals.

You will provide tutoring for members aged 6-18, monitor progress, and guide enrichment activities in reading, writing, math, and STEM.

Collaborating with staff, volunteers and families, you will create a structured, quiet learning environment that promotes academic responsibility and achievement.

Qualifications

• Aspiring educators with experience tutoring children and teens.
• Ability to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong communication with families and program staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily tutoring for members aged 6-18.
• Support reading, writing, math, and other subjects.
• Facilitate small group tutoring sessions.
• Monitor member progress and document outcomes.
• Create and maintain a focused study space and routines.

Skills

Tutoring

Academic support

Progress tracking

Group instruction

Job description

Job Summary

The Academic Support Specialist is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Panda Center of Hope Academic Success Room and ensuring members receive consistent academic support aligned with program goals. This role focuses on creating a structured academic environment, providing tutoring support, monitoring member progress, and implementing academic enrichment activities that strengthen learning outcomes.

The Academic Support Specialist works closely with program staff, volunteers, and families to ensure members receive the support necessary to succeed academically.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Supporting & Tutoring

• Academic assistance and support with school assignments
• Providing daily homework help and tutoring for members ages 6-18
• Assisting members with reading, writing, math and other academics subjects
• Supporting members in understanding assignments rather than completing work for them.
• Facilitating small group tutoring sessions for members needing additional academic help
• Ensuring members complete homework before participating in recreational activities when appropriate

Creating a Structured Academic Environment

• Ensure a focused academic space where members can concentrate on learning
• Maintaining a quiet, organized, and welcoming study environment
• Establishing clear expectations for behavior and academic engagement
• Managing study tables and tutoring zones
• Providing age-appropriate academic resources and materials
• Creating a culture that values learning and academic responsibility

Academic Skill Development

• Provide opportunities for members to strengthen their academic skills
• Leading weekly academic skill-building workshops
• Teaching study strategies and organization skills
• Supporting literacy development through reading activities
• Facilitating math skill reinforcement sessions
• Introducing STEM-based learning activities

Academic Monitoring & Progress Tracking

• Ensure program is meeting goals by monitoring members’ progress throughout the year
• Tracking member participation in the Panda Center of Hope
• Monitoring homework completion
• Conducting academic check-ins with members
• Identifying members needing additional academic support