Part-Time Learning Zone Tutor — Evenings & Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a part-time Learning Zone Tutor for Haven of Hope Community Center in Philadelphia. The role emphasizes tutoring, homework help, and implementing lesson plans using Math and English curriculums, in groups or individually to develop mastery.

Evenings and weekends are required. A high school diploma with tutoring experience is needed, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. The position offers benefits and aligns with the Salvation Army mission.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Professional attitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (in-progress preferred)

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a part-time Learning Zone Tutor for Haven of Hope Community Center in Philadelphia. The role emphasizes tutoring, homework help, and implementing lesson plans using Math and English curriculums, in groups or individually to develop mastery.

Evenings and weekends are required. A high school diploma with tutoring experience is needed, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. The position offers benefits and aligns with the Salvation Army mission.