AVID Tutors

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools seeks AVID Tutors to support AVID teachers by facilitating collaborative problem-solving among small groups of AVID students, using Socratic methods. Training is provided by District AVID Director under supervision of the classroom teacher.

Ideal candidates are current high school students (11th–12th grade) or graduates with strong knowledge in science, math, and English, excellent communication, and reliable attendance committed to a year of tutoring with 16 hours

Qualifications

• High school student in 11th or 12th grade or has a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge across science, math, and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to convey concepts to secondary students.
• Commitment to a year of tutoring and 16 hours of AVID training.
• Reliable transportation and ability to participate in virtual meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the successful completion of high school and college eligibility requirements.
• Provide academic support for students in rigorous courses.
• Actively participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
• Participate and successfully complete 16 hours and AVID tutor training.
• Participate in AVID field trips and motivational activities when possible.
• Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies.
• Adhere to district/site policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with high schoolers

Reliability

Leadership

Diversity appreciation

Virtual meeting presence

Education

11th–12th grade high school student

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

AVID Tutors support the AVID teacher by facilitating collaborative problem solving among small groups of AVID students using the socratic method of learning. Training is provided by District AVID Director. All tutoring takes place under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Primary Job Functions:

• Assist students in the successful completion of high school and college eligibility requirements.
• Provide academic support for students in rigorous courses.
• Actively participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
• Participate and successfully complete 16 hours and AVID tutor training.
• Participate in AVID field trips and motivational activities (when possible).
• Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies.
• Adhere to district/site policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications (Education, License, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school 11-12 grade student, high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of wide variety of subject matter relative to high school courses; particularly in the areas of science, math, and English.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including the ability to convey concepts and learning to secondary students.
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries with students according to AVID and District 834 expectations.
• Ability to attend 16 hours of AVID tutor training for selected class(es).
• Ability to commit to a year of tutoring for selected classes.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and positive role models.
• Ability to promote excellence in education and study habits.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates and appreciation of diversity in all interactions and the job functions.
• Ability to meet in a virtual environment like zoom or google meet.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with AVID and/or AVID tutoring process or secondary school setting and tutor knowledge/experience.