AfterSchool SHSAT Classroom Assistant Teacher

The Tutorverse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tutorverse in Manhattan is hiring a classroom Teaching Assistant for small group test-prep classes. You will help prepare materials, sign students in/out, and support the teacher with group activities and homework checks.

The role offers weekday evening shifts and weekend shifts, with compensation between $25 and $30 per hour. College students are encouraged to apply, with emphasis on responsibility, patience, and clear communication with families.

Qualifications

• College students encouraged to apply; some collegiate education required.
• Ability to prioritize and follow up on issues in a timely manner.
• Good instructions skills, clear communication with students and parents.
• Professional, kind, patient and friendly demeanor with students.
• Willingness to participate in brief assessments during interview.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classrooms with materials and set up as needed.
• Sign students in/out and ensure guardians pick up properly.
• Build rapport by facilitating activities with the teacher.
• Monitor behavior and address disruptions calmly.
• Keep logs of observations for management reports.
• Liaise with parents to relay class feedback to management.
• Serve as on-site contact for teachers and emergencies.
• Proctor practice tests and troubleshoot tardiness or behavior.

Skills

Prioritization

Instructional communication

Student engagement

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Collegiate coursework

Job description

The Opportunity

Make a positive difference every day you come to work by teaming up with The Tutorverse. We're all about creating and delivering innovative educational services and products that students need to succeed.

Qualified candidates can expect a rate of $25-30 per hour!

The Tutorverse is hiring a classroom Teaching Assistant for our small group test-prep classes in Manhattan.

• Weekdays: 3 hours shifts; after school, from 3-6p (approximately; some programs start 30 minutes earlier or later)
  • Mondays from 4:00-6:30pm on the Upper East Side
  • Tuesdays from 3:30-6:00 on the Upper East Side
  • Tuesdays from 4:00-6:30pm in Financial District
  • Tuesdays from 4:00-6:30pm on the Upper East Side
  • Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30pm in Financial District
  • Thursdays from 3:00-5:30pm in Financial District
  • Thursdays from 4:00-6:30pm in Financial District
• Weekends: 3 to 9 hour shifts available

How You'll Contribute

• Prepare classrooms with materials and set up, if necessary
• Sign students in and out, ensuring they are picked up by the appropriate guardian
• Build rapport with students by facilitating activities with the teacher, such as group work or checking homework
• Monitor student behavior and speak to individuals who are disruptive
• Keep a log of observations for each class to report to management
• Liaise with parents and garner feedback about classes to relay to management
• Serve as the on-site contact person for teachers; contact management if teacher is late, or other emergency arises
• Serve as the on-site proctor during practice tests; troubleshoot any issues, such as tardiness, behavior, etc.

What We're Looking For

College students encouraged to apply! At a minimum, we're looking for:

• at least some collegiate level educational attainment;
• the ability to prioritize, and follow up on issues in a timely manner;
• strong ability to follow instructions, to delegate, and to issue detailed instructions to students;
• professional, kind, patient, and friendly when interacting with students and parents

Bonus Points For

Looking to go above and beyond? We'd love to consider:

• college graduates (bachelor's degree); current students and graduates of education programs are encouraged to apply
• at least one year of experience working in an academic setting; experience with middle school students preferred
• comfort engaging with 7th grade-level math and English subject matter (or above) - a brief assessment will be administered during the interview process

Note that this position cannot be used for college credit, nor can it be used to fulfill student teaching requirements.