Non-permanent Part-time Tutor

Wilkes-County-Schools; Ferguson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes County Schools Mount Pleasant Elementary - Ferguson, North Carolina, is seeking a Non-permanent Part-time Tutor to support students 19 hours per week. The tutor will provide academic assistance, develop study skills, and collaborate with school staff to address student needs.

The role requires at least 48 semester hours of college coursework and compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements. Duties include tutoring, promoting positive attitudes toward learning, and maintaining

Qualifications

• A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework.
• Must meet No Child Left Behind requirements.
• Ability to work with students individually or in groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Help students develop self-confidence and positive attitudes toward learning.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serve as a role model for students.

Skills

Motivate students

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication with staff

Adapt instruction

Record keeping

Provide tutoring

Education

48 semester hours

Job description

Non-permanent Part-time Tutor

Wilkes County Schools Mount Pleasant Elementary - Ferguson, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Wilkes County School District.

Job Details

Job ID: 5897278
Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Description

TUTOR

This position will be 19 hours/week.

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, provides tutorial services to assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. Collaborates with the school principal and staff members to assess students’ needs and how best to address them. Work is on an "as needed" basis. Reports to the Principal or designee.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually. Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.

Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.

Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success. Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).

Serve as a role model for students being served.

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework. Must meet No Child Left Behind requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of activities performed by teacher.

General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.

General knowledge of student handbook.

General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs.

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

Ability to operate common office machines.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

REPORTS TO: Teacher

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Westley Wood , Assistant Superintendent
• 613 Cherry St
• North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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