Engaging Math Tutor & Youth Mentor

YMCA of Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Discounts on Y programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu is seeking a Math Tutor who supports students’ academic growth and serves as a positive mentor. The Tutor helps make math approachable, engaging, and fun while building relationships with youth.

The Tutor creates lesson plans, leads enrichment activities, and may mentor junior staff while reporting to the Site Coordinator. This hourly position offers growth opportunities in youth development.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience facilitating instruction with an emphasis on youth requiring academic intervention.
• Skilled in general youth programs group or classroom management.
• Ability to take initiative in implementing engaging academic activities and promote healthy studying habits.
• Must be able to acquire the knowledge necessary for the age-appropriate curriculum specific to assigned subject in accordance to HIDOE standards.
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills, well organized and multi-tasked oriented.
• Understanding of working with teens, group management, and group work
• Experience engaging middle and high school youth in recreation, leadership development, service learning, civic engagement, college and career pathways, and other personal development areas
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Possess a collaborative and flexible mindset that elevates youth voice and provide opportunities in areas where the candidate may not have expertise
• Lead by example, serve as a model of professionalism and competency for peers and employees
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows 10 and above, Canva, preferred
• Ability to operate other software applications as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and educational activities that promote academic success and align with the program model and goals.
• Create and implement innovative methods to engage students in academic enrichment to promote positive learning habits and target academic learning loss.
• Create a positive work/learning environment for staff and program participants that encourages hard work, effective communication and a sense of comradery.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards of academic quality and student success.
• Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with participants, parents (if applicable), co-workers, and others associated with the program such as HIDOE and DHS contacts.
• Assist in the supervision and guidance of junior staff members, providing mentorship and support as needed.
• Research and develop new creative programs, workshops, activities, and engagement methods to enhance the overall program that focuses on Teen/Youth Development.
• Contribute to the development of our program by suggesting new ideas, participating in staff meetings, and providing feedback on program improvements.
• Assist with the coordination of events and activities that promote student engagement and motivation.
• Facilitates programming that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes teens/youth in an all-inclusive environment.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, core values, purpose and goals, policies, and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth instruction

Group management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Teens engagement

Canva/Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPR, AED, First Aid

Language arts or math cert preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Canva

Windows 10+

Job description

YMCA of Honolulu is seeking a Math Tutor who supports students’ academic growth and serves as a positive mentor. The Tutor helps make math approachable, engaging, and fun while building relationships with youth.

The Tutor creates lesson plans, leads enrichment activities, and may mentor junior staff while reporting to the Site Coordinator. This hourly position offers growth opportunities in youth development.