Elementary School Math/Reading Tutor Work Study

Denver Seminary; Colorado; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A Christian educational institution in Colorado is seeking a part-time tutor to assist elementary students in math and reading. The role requires a current student of the institution, with the ability to relate to children and understand basic math skills. Candidates must maintain a committed relationship with the faith values of the institution and have transportation to the assigned school.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of math and reading skills is required.
• Must have transportation to assigned elementary school.
• Ability to distinguish letters and symbols.

Responsibilities

• Assist elementary students in learning math and reading.
• Work directly with a school to establish tutoring needs.
• Follow instructions provided by the student's teacher.

Skills

Ability to complete 6th grade level math

Ability to relate to children

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

Enrolled student at Denver Seminary in a degree program

Job description

Tutoring math and/or reading to elementary students at Denver Seminary students’ chosen school. Student will need to work directly with a school and determine their need for a tutor. Then an agreement will be created between Denver Seminary, the Denver Seminary student and the Elementary School.

This is a part time position that offers approximately 10-20 hours a week.

Essential Functions

• Assisting students in learning
• Instructions will be given by the student’s teacher
• Ability to complete 6th grade level math
• Ability to relate to children

Education/Training

• Applicants must be a student in good standing at Denver Seminary and in a degree program. Previous experience is not required.
• Basic understanding of math skills
• Basic understanding of reading
• Self-motivated and can motivate others
• Team-oriented and keeps other members of the team informed when necessary

Qualifications

• Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ: Maintains lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
• Agreement with Denver Seminary’s statement of faith.
• The applicant will be required to apply for a national background check (and possibly fingerprinting) before beginning employment. The school employed through will perform this background check.
• The tutor will need to have transportation to the assigned elementary school.
• The tutor and elementary student will meet at the assigned elementary school, with the option to meet at Denver Seminary if the student has means of transportation apart from the tutor (at no time should the tutor provide the student with transportation).
• Ability to distinguish letters and symbols

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Work-study – Enrollment Office supports this mission by:

Outcomes

• Personifying the educational mission, core values, and Christian beliefs that are foundational to Denver Seminary.
• Establishing positive relationships with external constituencies.

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions include computer usage, typing, answering phones, occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. As a faith-based institution, Denver Seminary exercises its legal rights to prefer candidates who affirm and support our Statement of Faith and Community Values, consistent with applicable religious exemptions under federal law.