EPIC Tutor

Farmworkers Institute Of Education And Leadership Developmen; California; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmworkers Institute Of Education And Leadership Development seeks an EPIC Tutor to provide academic support to adult high school students in online and in-person settings. You will use culturally responsive language acquisition strategies to deliver targeted, standards-aligned help in core subjects and assist with Canvas-based coursework.

You will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and staff to remove learning barriers, promote persistence to graduation, and uphold FIELD policies while

Qualifications

• Commitment to FIELD’s mission and core values; knowledge of FIELD policies and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrated skill in promoting positive student behavior and engagement among adult learners.
• Ability to apply language acquisition strategies and culturally responsive practices with a diverse population.
• Proficiency with technology for instructional support: Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace; ability to learn additional tools as needed.
• Strong data literacy to assess, monitor, and inform tutoring interventions.
• Excellent organization, time management, record-keeping, and confidentiality.
• Clear, professional communication—oral and written; collaborative team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group tutoring in multiple core subjects aligned to course outcomes.
• Support students in Canvas (LMS) to access modules, submit work, track progress, and communicate effectively.
• Reinforce instruction using synchronous (Zoom/in-person) and asynchronous support (office hours, message boards, feedback).
• Utilize formative checks, student work artifacts, and multiple data elements to identify needs and individualize support plans.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on practice activities; coordinate with teachers regarding grades, assessments, and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, attendance, interventions, and student progress in approved systems (e.g., Aeries notes, tutoring logs).
• Collaborate with site staff to refer students to wraparound resources and, with the counselor, share information about careers, employment, and continuing education.
• Model and promote positive classroom/online behaviors; uphold EPIC classroom agreements and FIELD policies.
• Participate in professional development, PLCs, and trainings to deepen subject knowledge and tutoring techniques.
• Contribute to student-centered, innovative learning activities and culturally relevant supports for diverse adult learners.

Education

High School

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Sacramento, CA 95864, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Admin - Clerical, Position Summary

Position Summary

The EPIC Tutor provides academic support to adult high school students in online and in-person settings. Leveraging culturally responsive and language acquisition strategies, the Tutor delivers targeted, standards-aligned assistance in core content areas, helps students navigate Canvas-based coursework, and collaborates with teachers, counselors, and staff to remove learning barriers and promote persistence to graduation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group tutoring in multiple core subjects (e.g., ELA, math, science, social science) aligned to course outcomes.
• Support students in Canvas (LMS) to access modules, submit work, track progress, and communicate effectively.
• Reinforce instruction using synchronous (Zoom/in-person) and asynchronous support (office hours, message boards, feedback).
• Utilize formative checks, student work artifacts, and multiple data elements to identify needs and individualize support plans.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on practice activities; coordinate with teachers regarding grades, assessments, and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions, attendance, interventions, and student progress in approved systems (e.g., Aeries notes, tutoring logs).
• Collaborate with site staff to refer students to wraparound resources and, with the counselor, share information about careers, employment, and continuing education.
• Model and promote positive classroom/online behaviors; uphold EPIC classroom agreements and FIELD policies.
• Participate in professional development, PLCs, and trainings (webinars, Zoom, and in-person) to deepen subject knowledge and tutoring techniques.
• Contribute to student-centered, innovative learning activities and culturally relevant supports for diverse adult learners.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to FIELD’s mission and core values; knowledge of FIELD policies and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrated skill in promoting positive student behavior and engagement among adult learners.
• Ability to apply language acquisition strategies and culturally responsive practices with a diverse population.
• Proficiency with technology for instructional support: Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace; ability to learn additional tools as needed.
• Strong data literacy to assess, monitor, and inform tutoring interventions.
• Excellent organization, time management, record-keeping, and confidentiality.
• Clear, professional communication—oral and written; collaborative team orientation.

Education & Experience

• Relevant experience tutoring or teaching adult learners or secondary-level content preferred.
• Experience working with rural farm working communities preferred but not required.
• Authorization to work with English Learners (e.g., CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent knowledge of EL strategies) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance required.

Language Skills

• Bilingual in Dari or Pashtopreferred (not required).

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to sites or events as needed.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently stand, sit, reach, and walk; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision. Role may involve prolonged periods of sitting and computer work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Primarily a classroom and/or office environment with potential exposure to outside weather conditions; may involve occasional risk of electrical shock associated with normal classroom equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.