Academic Tutor & Confidence Builder

Wayne County Public Schools; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Tutor to provide targeted academic support to students in need of extra help. The tutor will work under the principal and contribute to improving subject understanding and study skills.

Ten-month employment with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour for non-certified staff or $25.00 per hour for certified staff. The position emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, following school policies, and supporting students’ academic growth through group or individual

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or 48 semester hours of college-level coursework.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to schools.
• Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Help students develop self-confidence and reduce fear of failure in academic work.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned students.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for all matters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the building principal.

Skills

Computer literacy

Discipline management

Clear communication

Motivation

Relationships

Student safety

Physical ability

Education

Two-year degree or 48 semester hours of college-level coursework

Job description

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Tutor to provide targeted academic support to students in need of extra help. The tutor will work under the principal and contribute to improving subject understanding and study skills.

Ten-month employment with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour for non-certified staff or $25.00 per hour for certified staff. The position emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, following school policies, and supporting students’ academic growth through group or individual