Bridges Tutor

Heart Of Los Angeles Youth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental wellness benefit

Job summary

Heart of Los Angeles is seeking a Bridges Tutor to support youth ages 10–18 with homework and projects, providing academic guidance to improve performance across subjects. The role promotes discipline and encourages students to complete assignments and engage deeply with class work.

You will plan an enrichment class weekly, monitor homework, and collaborate with the Bridges team to create a positive learning environment. This part-time position requires availability after school hours in LA.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree, with successful completion of college-level English and Math coursework (grade of B or higher)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience working with middle- and high school-aged youth, modeling positive and compassionate behavior as a mentor and role model
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• A genuine enthusiasm for engaging and connecting with youth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Experience supporting marginalized communities, and students from historically underserved or underrepresented communities
• Must pass CA DOJ Background check

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small groups and/or one-on-one reading, math or/and science comprehension sessions for students struggling in those subjects when necessary
• Plan and teach an academic enrichment class once a week
• Check students' homework to ensure they have completed their assignments adequately
• Be cooperative with managing students and be prepared at all times to work diligently for the betterment of Heart of Los Angeles’ youth
• Be punctual and communicate any concerns or questions to the Bridges Staff
• Create and foster a positive academic/career-enriching environment for all youth (grades 6th-12th)
• Support Heart of Los Angeles in all areas of after-school programming
• Develop and implement academic assignments for students with low academic performance in order to enhance their learning and interest in the subject
• Gain and maintain knowledge of current educational issues/trends

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience with youth

Communication skills

Education

Currently pursuing a college degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LOS ANGELES, CA 90057, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly, TITLE: Bridges Tutor

DEPARTMENT: Bridges

REPORTS TO: Bridges Program Senior Director

SALARY: $25.00 / hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Part-Time; 8 hours a week (M-T 4:30 to 6:30) for 44 weeks/year. Hours are subject to change with academic calendar and/or program needs.

START DATE: As soon as possible

Our Mission

Heart of Los Angeles helps young people overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment.

Our Vision

Heart of Los Angeles envisions a future where every young person has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Our Core Values

Respect, Responsibility, Support, Positive Communication and Inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bridges Tutor will support youth ages 10–18 with school assignments and special projects, providing academic guidance and resources to help students succeed. This role fosters academic discipline and encourages student commitment to improving homework completion and overall performance across school subjects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate small groups and/or one-on-one reading, math or/and science comprehension sessions for students struggling in those subjects when necessary
• Plan and teach an academic enrichment class once a week
• Check students' homework to ensure they have completed their assignments adequately
• Be cooperative with managing students and be prepared at all times to work diligently for the betterment of Heart of Los Angeles’ youth
• Be punctual and communicate any concerns or questions to the Bridges Staff
• Create and foster a positive academic/career-enriching environment for all youth (grades 6th-12th)
• Support Heart of Los Angeles in all areas of after-school programming
• Develop and implement academic assignments for students with low academic performance in order to enhance their learning and interest in the subject
• Gain and maintain knowledge of current educational issues/trends

OTHER DUTIES

• May perform other relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS | TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED

• Currently pursuing a college degree, with successful completion of college-level English and Math coursework (grade of B or higher)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience working with middle- and high school-aged youth, modeling positive and compassionate behavior as a mentor and role model
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• A genuine enthusiasm for engaging and connecting with youth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Experience supporting marginalized communities, and students from historically underserved or underrepresented communities
• Must pass CA DOJ Background check

BENEFITS

• Employer-covered mental wellness benefit, including free virtual therapy, through First Stop Health

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

This is a nonexempt position and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. Employees must accurately record all time worked and follow Heart of LA’s timekeeping and overtime-authorization procedures.

SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

This position requires availability to support Heart of LA programming and organizational needs. Regular work includes later hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The position may also require occasional schedule adjustments, evenings, or weekends based on program activities, events, participant needs, and organizational priorities. All work time and scheduling will be administered in accordance with applicable law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building environment may not provide air conditioning and heat in all areas. Outdoor work is expected in some cases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, Heart of LA values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.