HKMS Homework Club Advisor

Sylvania; Easton (CT); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an advisor for its homework club in Easton, Connecticut. The role includes providing academic support, teaching study skills, and managing communications with parents.

The ideal candidate will maintain a structured environment, oversee logistics, and collaborate with teachers to support students. This position requires a minimum of 30 hours, with stipends paid twice a year – in December and June.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing academic support and teaching organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and teachers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with parents regarding schedule changes.
• Maintain a structured and positive environment for students.
• Setup and cleanup the area used for the activity.

Job description

Marketing and communicating the activity:

• Plan to announce both the start and the end of the activity and provide updates, as relevant.
• Create digital (PNG/JPEG formats only) and print flyer(s) for the weekly newsletter and posting in designated spots.
• Announcements (morning audio and for The Den)

Regular meetings between either 7:00am - 8:00am or 3:00pm - 4:00pm (or later, if applicable). Be in location prior to start. If after school, stay with all students until all are picked up.

Communicate via Parent Square or Email with the parent of the club members regarding schedule, schedule changes and cancellations. Please give as much notice as possible when canceling and be sure this information is communicated to the parents, not just announced in the building.

Setup and cleanup the area used for the activity.

• Please request custodial assistance, with sufficient notice, when appropriate. Maintain roster and attendance of students, submit or share at midpoint and end of activity.

Our homework club advisor's responsibilities include providing academic support, teaching study and organizational skills, and maintaining a structured and positive environment. They also handle administrative tasks, such as overseeing club logistics and communicating with teachers and parents.

Ideally, this advisor will access homework assignment descriptions and coordinate with classroom teachers on work expectations and supporting struggling students.

Minimum of 30 Hours

½ Stipend Paid in December, ½ Paid in June