Community School After-School Tutor

Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr.

Elementary School in Urbana, IL is seeking a Community Schools After-School Tutor for the after-school program. The role focuses on providing academic support, literacy and math tutoring, and structured enrichment for children ages 3–11 within a nurturing, safe environment. The tutor will work part-time, with evening shifts and close collaboration with the Community School Administrator.

Qualifications

• Coursework or degree in education, special education, child development, counseling, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a school or after-school setting.
• Experience working with students who have diverse academic, behavioral, or learning needs.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
• Experience using educational technology.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse registry clearance.
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is a non-exempt position.
• For the 2026-2027 School Year only.
• This position is dependent on grant funds (grant-funded).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring based on students' academic needs.
• Assist students with homework, class assignments, projects, and other academic tasks.
• Provide targeted support in areas such as literacy, writing, mathematics, and study skills.
• Use age-appropriate instructional strategies and activities to support student learning.
• Differentiate instruction and tutoring approaches based on students' abilities, learning styles, and needs.
• Monitor student understanding and provide additional explanations, modeling, practice, and feedback as needed.
• Encourage students to develop effective study habits, organization skills, and independent learning strategies.
• Support students in setting and working toward academic goals.
• Take student attendance and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Help prepare and organize instructional spaces.
• Set up and clean up materials before and after activities.
• Assist with enrichment activities or special events.
• Support recreational activities when assigned.
• Assist students during snack or meal periods while following applicable program requirements and strictly follow child allergy guidelines.
• Help maintain a positive and orderly learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the program administrator.
• Provide friendly, professional updates to parents and guardians at pickup.

Job description

Urbana School District #116 Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Community School After-School Tutor

LOCATION: Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Community School Administrator

The Community Schools After-School Tutors will join the Community Schools Programming at Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary. The program seeks energetic, patient, and reliable people to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing space for children whose parents are attending adult education courses. Tutors may work with early childhood children (ages 3-5) or elementary-aged children (5-11).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Support

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring based on students' academic needs.
• Assist students with homework, class assignments, projects, and other academic tasks.
• Provide targeted support in areas such as literacy, writing, mathematics, and study skills.
• Use age-appropriate instructional strategies and activities to support student learning.
• Differentiate instruction and tutoring approaches based on students' abilities, learning styles, and needs.
• Monitor student understanding and provide additional explanations, modeling, practice, and feedback as needed.
• Encourage students to develop effective study habits, organization skills, and independent learning strategies.
• Support students in setting and working toward academic goals.

General Duties

• Take student attendance and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Help prepare and organize instructional spaces.
• Set up and clean up materials before and after activities.
• Assist with enrichment activities or special events.
• Support recreational activities when assigned.
• Assist students during snack or meal periods while following applicable program requirements and strictly follow child allergy guidelines.
• Help maintain a positive and orderly learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the program administrator.
• Provide friendly, professional updates to parents and guardians at pickup.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic principles and practices of tutoring and academic support.
• Effective instructional and learning strategies.
• Basic technology used for instruction and student learning.
• Positive behavior support and classroom management techniques.
• Strategies for engaging students with different learning needs and abilities.
• Ability to use de-escalation strategies and manage challenging behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework or degree in education, special education, child development, counseling, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a school or after-school setting.
• Experience working with students who have diverse academic, behavioral, or learning needs.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
• Experience using educational technology.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse registry clearance.
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is a non-exempt position.
• For the 2026-2027 School Year only.
• This position is dependent on grant funds (grant-funded).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Terms of Employment

• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is a non-exempt position.
• For the 2026-2027 School Year only.
• This position is dependent on grant funds (grant-funded).

Hours: Part-time, Monday through Thursday, 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm or Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday schedule

Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.

Start Date: ASAP

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: August 2026

Position Type: Hourly

Salary: $33 to $33 Hourly

Contact Information

• Danielle Jackson , Community Schools Administrator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]