After School Tutor- Riverside Education Centers

Colorado Mesa University; United States; Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

HFWA sick leave

Colorado Secure Savings Program (opt)

Zusammenfassung

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University, seeks an After School Tutor to support students with homework, enrichment, and social-emotional activities. The role involves small-group tutoring, off- and on-site sessions, and collaboration with program staff.

This limited part-time position follows the school year with a potential summer program, offering hourly pay with experienced senior roles and bilingual differentials in some cases.

Qualifikationen

• Strong academic knowledge base.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual skills beneficial but not mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Assist students during program time with homework and academic support.
• Assist with selection and preparation of academic materials.
• Mentor students and develop positive relationships.
• Supervise students during recess and organize spaces.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and complete required training.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and convey professionalism.

Kenntnisse

Strong academics

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexible

Jobbeschreibung

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SECTION I - OUR VALUES

Cultivate our vision and culture At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values

• Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

After School Tutor Job Description

Updated October 2026

Reports to: After-School Program Manager

Location: All REC locations

Deadline: posted until filled

Start Date: August 10, 2026

About REC

Riverside Education Centers (REC) is a private, non-profit corporation 501(c)(3) that has been serving the community since 2006 providing Mesa County students with high-quality academic and extracurricular experiences during out-of-school time to foster individual growth and to create community within a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive environment.

Job Summary

The After School Tutor position is for individuals interested in positively impacting the lives of students through academic support, enrichment, and social and emotional support activities. Each After School Tutor will engage in small group tutoring sessions, structured academic support, and enrichment activities in the after-school hours both on and off site.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during program time with homework and structured academic support.
• Assist with selection and preparation of academic support materials for students.
• Engage with students to mentor and develop a positive relationship.
• Supervise and engage with students during recess time.
• Arrange materials in rooms to meet the needs of the students, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with set up of programming space prior to programming and cleaning up programming space at the end of each programming day following the vendor usage guidelines required by D51.
• Be an active participant in the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) policy.
• Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Participate in enrichment programming activities with students in a variety of capacities on campus and in the community.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students.
• Attend REC program site weekly staff meetings.
• Complete required REC training and follow applicable policies and procedures.
• Regular on-time attendance is an essential job requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong academic knowledge base
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to representing REC with enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Prefer an individual who has experience working with assisting youth overcome barriers
• A genuine desire to impact the lives of children in our community
• Bilingual skills beneficial, but not mandatory
• Capable of being flexible when needed

Programming Hours

• 10-14 hours per week
• Most Elementary School Programming runs Tue-Thur 3:45-6:30 pm & Fri 1:45-6:30 pm (early release day) + occasional additional hours/month (weekends or when kids are off school-to be scheduled in advance)
• Pear Park Elementary runs Tue-Thur 3:20-6:15 pm & Fri 1:30-6:15 pm
• Middle Schools: Mon-Thur 3:00-6:00 pm + occasional additional hours/month-to be scheduled in advance (weekends or when kids are off school).
• High Schools: Mon-Thur 3:00-5:30 pm + occasional 3-4 additional hours/month-to be scheduled in advance (weekend or when kids are off school).

Position Details

Limited Part-time position during the school year (10-14 hours per week). Follows the school year (two, 14-week semesters) and an optional two-four-week summer program $16-$18.00/hr. (based on experience) $18-$20/hr (Senior Level Tutor) +$0.25-$0.50/hr driving differential (only for trained activity bus drivers) + $0.50/hr bilingual differential (only for tutors bilingual in English & Spanish)

Benefits

• As a standalone job, only : Accrued HFWA Sick Leave (1hr Sick Leave/30 worked, maximum 48 hrs per year.)
• Colorado Secure Savings Program (optional)

FAMLI Riverside Education Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.