Begin Anew - Adult High School Equivalency Tutor

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking Student Employees to support GED preparation for adult learners in a classroom setting. Positions are offered for evening sessions at multiple Belmont locations around Nashville, with hourly compensation and Federal Work-Study eligibility.

Qualified applicants will assist in Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, or Science and maintain weekly logs, building relationships with students and supporting childcare activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Applicants MUST have Federal Work-Study to be considered.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Applicant must have computer and access to the internet.
• Ability to explain Math and/or English to adult students.

Responsibilities

• Assist adult students in a classroom setting with preparation for the High School Equivalency (GED) test in one of five subjects: Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science.
• Update each student’s weekly work log indicating subject areas studied and next steps.
• Develop relationships with students.
• Assist Childcare Coordinator with Story Time and Play Time.
• May include infant care including feeding, diapering, etc.
• May include assisting the Program Manager in class set up for the evening.

Skills

Explain Math/English to adults

Computer literacy

Education

Belmont University enrollment

Tools

Computer and Internet access

Job description

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $18.00

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist adult students in a classroom setting with preparation for the High School Equivalency (GED) test in one of five subjects: Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science. Instruction is one-on-one or in a small group. Tutors can request a subject they are most comfortable instructing in, and teaching materials with answer keys are provided by the Program Manager.
• Update each student’s weekly work log indicating subject areas studied and next steps.
• Develop relationships with students.
• Assist Childcare Coordinator with Story Time and Play Time.
• May include infant care including feeding, diapering, etc.
• May include assisting the Program Manager in class set up for the evening.

Positions are open in

• Franklin on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
• Madison on Monday and Thursday evenings
• Crievewood on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
• Woodbine area on Monday and Thursday evenings

Required Qualifications

Applicants MUST have Federal Work-Study in order to be considered.

MUST have reliable means of transportation.

Applicant must have computer and access to the internet.

Ability to explain Math and/or English to adult students.

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a current student at Belmont University.

Required Experience

Previous tutoring experience a plus, but not mandatory. Training and resources will be provided to you by the Program Manager and/or Children’s Program Coordinator.