Academic Support Tutor & Life Skills Coach for Teens

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The HOHKC Hope Academy Tutor works under the Academic Coordinator and collaborates with the Activities Coordinator and Academic Coordinator to provide academic support, track progress, and assist in spiritual and life skills coaching for HOH residents.

They will deliver one-on-one tutoring, contribute to summer programming, and communicate concerns about residents’ progress to the Academic Coordinator, while helping maintain a positive, educational environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year prior experience in tutoring, mentoring, discipleship, peer tutoring, or academic instruction.
• Prior experience working with teenagers or adolescents.
• Ability to learn new technology, computer programs, and subjects quickly.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Track each resident’s academic progress using progress charts developed with input by each resident.
• Provide one-on-one academic support, tutoring, and goal setting to residents as needed.
• Assist in developing summer programming including career shadowing, ministry service events, and field trips.
• Communicate with Academic Coordinator on trends or growth patterns in residents’ academic progress.
• Monitor technology use on laptops and support disciplinary actions when needed.
• Collaborate with IT and Academic Coordinator to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Highly organized

Effective communication

Firm but encouraging spirit

Passion for helping others

Compassionate

Teachable posture

Patience and discernment

Technology adaptability

Tutoring or mentoring experience

Experience with teenagers

Climb stairs

Job description

The HOHKC Hope Academy Tutor works under the Academic Coordinator and collaborates with the Activities Coordinator and Academic Coordinator to provide academic support, track progress, and assist in spiritual and life skills coaching for HOH residents.

They will deliver one-on-one tutoring, contribute to summer programming, and communicate concerns about residents’ progress to the Academic Coordinator, while helping maintain a positive, educational environment for all residents.