AVID Tutor (Middle School and High School)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 1,959,360 - 2,790,604; Part time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking college-age or college completers to serve as tutors during the school day. Tutors will assist middle or high school students in the AVID elective and Excel classes, fostering inquiry-based learning in small groups of up to six students under the guidance of an AVID teacher. Successful candidates will collaborate with faculty and participate in paid training in September, December, and March.

The position offers an hourly pay rate of $17.24, starting in late September and concluding mid-May, with priority given to applicants who can meet various scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a 1:6 ratio or less.
• Willingness to meet the flexibility requirements.
• Completion of training during specified months.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in their learning through inquiry-based tutorials.
• Collaborate with faculty and tutors to build the AVID system.
• Maintain AVID binders and other planning tools.
• Participate in paid training sessions.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilitating inquiry-based learning

Collaboration with faculty

Assisting in organization (binders, notes)

Education

College-age or college completers

Job description

Job Description

Seeking college-age or college completers as tutors who will work with small groups of middle or high school students during the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) elective and Excel classes during the school day under the supervision of the AVID teacher. Tutors will facilitate inquiry-based support in a 1:6 ratio or less, assist students in their learning, and meet the program’s hours and flexibility requirements.

College students are highly encouraged to apply. Priority will be granted to those who can meet the hours necessary to support the elective class schedule. Former tutors will be retained and placed based on assets and tutor team needs. Scheduled work will begin in late September and conclude mid‑May.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists students in their learning by facilitating inquiry-based content tutorials using a defined tutorial learning process and other AVID strategies through small collaborative groups.
• Collaborates with middle school and/or high school faculty and other tutors to support and build the AVID Schoolwide system.
• Assists students in maintaining their AVID binders/e‑binders, Focused Notes, planning tools, Tutorial Request Forms, and/or Scholar Group Forms (TRF/SGF).
• Participates in paid training during the months of September, December, and March.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the AVID elective teacher or site coordinator.

Compensation

• Hourly pay $17.24

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance – must follow safety and health protocols.