After School Tutor - Certified - Grant Funded

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking certified tutors to provide academic enrichment after school. The role supports students with individual or small-group instruction, based on each child’s needs, using differentiated approaches and CCSS-aligned materials.

Position is part-time for the 2025-26 school year, Monday-Thursday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, at about 2–10 hours per week, at $25 per hour. Candidates must hold a current Kansas teaching certificate and be reliable and punctual.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas Teaching Certificate.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to commit to 2 – 10 hours per week.
• Knowledgeable about CCSS, technology, remediation/enrichment activities, and children.
• Willingness to meet the individual academic needs of children through differentiated approaches.
• Knowledgeable about and understand District policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Certified tutors support students in academics, data collection, and analysis.
• Provide individual/small group instruction based on student needs
• Ensure alternative instructional materials and resources that extend the required concepts
• Provide data as requested to the after-school coordinator

Skills

CCSS knowledge

Technology literacy

Remediation/enrichment

Differentiated instruction

Education

Current Kansas Teaching Certificate

Job description

Reports To:

Principal/Program Coordinator

Position Purpose:

Provide academic enrichment to improve student learning.

Qualifications:

• Current Kansas Teaching Certificate
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to commit to 2 – 10 hours per week
• Knowledgeable about CCSS, technology, remediation/enrichment activities, and children
• Willingness to meet the individual academic needs of children through differentiated approaches
• Knowledgeable about and understand District policies and procedures.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Certified tutors support students in academics, data collection, and analysis.
• Provide individual/small group instruction based on student needs
• Ensure alternative instructional materials and resources that extend the required concepts
• Provide data as requested to the after-school coordinator

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet the demands of several people.

Terms of Employment:

2025-26 School Year

Monday-Thursday from 4:00-5:30

Salary:

$25 per Hour

Significant Associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator.

Shift Type:

Part-Time

Salary Range:

$25.00

Salary Code:

Per Hour

Job Category:

Certified

External Job Application:

Certified

Internal Job Application:

Internal - Certified