AVID Tutor

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is seeking an AVID Tutor for North Central High School. This role includes tutoring high school students in various subjects and supporting their college readiness. The selected candidate will work flexible hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The ideal candidate should be a college graduate or currently enrolled in a four-year college program. This position is hourly and does not provide benefits. A commitment to foster student success in rigorous coursework is essential.

Qualifications

• Enroll in a four-year college or be a college graduate.
• Work supportively with middle- and/or high-school students.
• Meet regularly to discuss student progress.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with AVID materials and textbooks.
• Tutor students in small groups across subjects.
• Communicate frequently with the AVID teacher about student progress.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Supportive approach to students

Organizational skills

Education

College graduate or enrolled at a four-year college

Job description

Overview

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow’s leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.

Job Details

• Job Title: AVID Tutor – High School
• Education: College graduate or enrolled at a four-year college or university.
• Location: North Central High School
• Work Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am – 3:30pm
• Calendar Length: School year, 185 Day Calendar
• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly
• Hourly Rate: $17.00/hr.
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Expectations & Requirements

Position Purpose / Description Under the direct supervision of the AVID teacher, tutors will perform the following tasks:

• Become familiar with the materials in the AVID library.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students.
• Tutor students in small groups, assisting them in all subject areas based on the class and text notes they have collected in their AVID binders.
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions.
• Work individually with students in any phase of the writing process.
• Respond to student writing.
• Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and text notes, book notes, etc.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Contact teachers regarding course outlines and assignment schedules as directed by the AVID teacher.
• Assist in developing a resources file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial session.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

AVID Tutors should be enrolled at four-year colleges or universities or be college graduates. Tutors should be people who will work in a supportive manner with middle- and/or high-school students to help them succeed in rigorous coursework. They must be willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the AVID students about future plans. The AVID tutors should be excellent role models of motivated, organized, successful college students or graduates who believe that the AVID students will succeed as they did.

• Education: AVID Tutors should be enrolled at four-year colleges or universities or be college graduates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time – Seldom
• Ability to carry 25 pounds – Seldom
• Amount to lift 25 pounds – Seldom
• Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds – Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations – Often
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter – Very Frequent
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels – Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation – Very Frequent
• Ability to operate office equipment – Often
• Ability to reach in all directions – Occasional
• Climbing – Seldom
• Overhead work – Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status.