Learning Zone Tutor

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health coverage

Supplemental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time Learning Zone Tutor for the Haven of Hope Community Center in Philadelphia. You will develop and implement lesson plans, help with homework, and provide tutoring to students in math and English, both in groups and one-on-one.

Ideal candidates will have tutoring experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid PA driver’s license. Flexible evenings/weekends and commitment to the mission are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2-3 years tutoring/teaching experience; Bachelor’s degree completed or in-progress is preferred but not required.
• Must conduct oneself professionally and reflect credit on The Salvation Army.
• Must possess strong organizational and be detail oriented and see projects to completion.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication and classroom management skills.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide PA Act 153 training and recurrent training every five years.
• Must understand and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements lesson plans for students, assists with homework, and provides tutoring using specified curriculums.
• Maintains daily/weekly student records with data on progress, attendance and behavior.
• Serve as a positive role model and support community center programming as directed.
• Undertake tasks related to seasonal programs (e.g., backpack giveaways) as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Professional attitude

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Position: Learning Zone Tutor

Department: Haven of Hope Community Center

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Part Time; Varies – evenings and weekends required

Reporting Relationship: Learning Zone & Day Camp CoordinatorSalary and Grade: $15.00 per hour; 74 NE

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries (PSSM) is the collection of social services programs that the Salvation Army provides in Philadelphia. These programs include family emergency housing, anti-trafficking, and permanent housing for seniors and chronically homeless adults.

Responsibilities

Description of Position: The Learning Zone Tutor develops and implements lesson plans for students, assists students with homework, and provides academic tutoring to assigned students, either in a group and/or individually aimed at developing student mastery, using Math and English curriculums such as Achieve Now, Do the Math, After the Bell, and math decoding curriculums. The Learning Zone Tutor assists with community center programming as directed by the Learning Zone and Day Camp Coordinator; maintains and updates daily and weekly student records with required data on academic progress, attendance, and behavior. Serve as a positive role model. The Learning Zone Tutor assists and supports other activities as needed or instructed by the Learning Zone and Day Camp Coordinator or Community Center Director, such as with seasonal programs (e.g., backpack giveaway, etc.).

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma with 2-3 years of tutoring/teaching experience; Bachelor’s degree completed or in-progress is preferred but not required.
• Must conduct oneself in a manner that reflects credit on The Salvation Army and its leadership.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented and be able to see projects to completion.
• Must possess a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication and classroom management skills.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of2014 with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2614