Part-Time Tutor/Mentor

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plans

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis is seeking dedicated tutor/mentors for the 2026-2027 academic year. This off-campus role provides individualized and small group support to students in grades 2-8, focusing on English Language Arts and Math.

Mentors build relationships to support social-emotional development and school engagement, and travel between Pike and Lawrence Township schools and campus. Background in K-12 education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associates degree or currently enrolled in college.
• 3 years of full-time work experience and experience with youth.
• Ability to work off-campus in Pike and Lawrence Townships and travel between schools and campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group academic support to students in grades 2-8, focusing on English Language Arts and Math.
• Build mentoring relationships to support social-emotional development, motivation, and school engagement.
• Follow school curriculum and state standards; document sessions and progress in program database.
• Collaborate with teachers and program staff; attend PD sessions and meetings.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Instructional follow-through

Engage with youth

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or enrolled in college

Tools

Payroll system

Canvas

Google Classroom

Job description

P TO 12 (IN-P12-IUINA)
Optimizing our enrollment mix is crucial to the long-term viability of Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis. There are several factors that influence a student's college choice, persistence, graduation, and success. The Division of Enrollment Management is comprised of over 100 full-time staff in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of the Registrar, Office for Veterans and Military personnel, P TO12, as well as other areas supporting student enrollment.
The IU K-12 Student Success Corps is a comprehensive K-12 tutoring, mentoring, college and career exploration, summer enrichment, and family engagement program under the Division of Enrollment Management. We are seeking committed, dependable, and outgoing individuals to hire as tutor/mentors for the 2026-2027 academic year.
This off-campus position provides individualized and small group academic support to students in grades 2-8, with a focus on student growth and achievement in core subjects such as English Language Arts and Math.
Tutor/mentors also build mentoring relationships to support students social-emotional development, motivation, and school engagement.
Tutor/mentors must be flexible and adaptable to an elementary or middle school environment as well as take directions from school administrators and teachers on specific curriculum and interventions provided for students.
Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides individualized and small group academic support to students in grades 2-8, with a focus on improving achievement in core subjects such as English Language Arts and Math.
• Builds mentoring relationships to support students social-emotional development, motivation, and school engagement. You will work off-campus in elementary and middle schools in Pike and Lawrence Townships. Travel is required between the schools and campus.
• Provides structured tutoring aligned with school curriculum and state academic standards.
• Supports students with skill building, assignments, and test preparation in core subjects such as English Language Arts and Math.
• Uses school and program approved tools to reinforce key concepts and promote academic growth.
• Assists students with organization, academic goal setting, and study habits.
• Builds rapport and trusting relationships to foster student motivation and engagement.
• Serves as a consistent, caring presence and positive role model.
• Coaches students in goal setting, persistence, and conflict resolution.
• Supports the development of social emotional skills aligned with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, Emotional, Learning (CASEL) core competencies.
• Reports concerns or patterns to school point of contact and program staff using appropriate protocols.
• Records each session in the program database including attendance, participation, and progress notes.
• Participates in curriculum professional development and trainings as required by the school districts instructional coaches and educators.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and program teams.
• Attends professional development sessions and monthly meetings with program supervisors.
• Maintains regular communication with program supervisors.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Associates degree or currently enrolled in a college or university
  

Required
WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in K-12 education, school or community setting
• 3 years full-time work experience
• Experience working with youth

Preferred

• Experience tutoring/mentoring K-12 students, camp counselor, or out of school time programs
• Experience with urban school settings, K-12 academic content or curriculum, youth development or programming

Skills
Required

• Ability to be patient, empathetic, and willing to try new ways of engaging and supporting student growth and learning
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to follow directions from educators, school and program staff
• Proficiency in using district specific and relevant instructional strategies
• Experience working with youth, preferably in a school, summer camp, or mentoring setting
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, decision making, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work collaboratively with 2nd-8th students, educators, family members and staff of all cultures and backgrounds
• Attends all scheduled meetings and professional development sessions
• Stays on task, engaged, and positively contributing to the students, team, and program
• Commit to at least 1 academic semester, preferably the academic year
• Proficient in content knowledge in K-8 academic subjects especially Math and English Language Arts
• Able to input and document all tutoring/mentoring sessions, engaging with a payroll system, and completing other tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Maintains business casual attire, professional communication, and behaviors as a representative of the IU Indianapolis Division of Enrollment Management
• Able to communicate and respond promptly with program staff and supervisors via text, email, and phone calls
• Always maintains confidentiality of student data, behaviors, and information and exercises sound judgement
• Skilled in problem solving and communication (verbal and written)
• Able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, including K-8 students, school staff, and program staff
• Other professional tasks as assigned (i.e. staffing outreach tables on and off campus, campus tours, data input)

Preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual skills
• Familiarity with technology and learning platforms (e.g. Canvas, Google classroom, Clever, Microsoft Teams

This role requires travel to Pike Township and/or Lawrence Township schools.
This role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
This position is OFF CAMPUS in elementary and middle schools in Pike and Lawrence Townships.
Pike Township Schools
Lawrence Township Schools
$13.00-$20.00 (based on experience)
Pike Township
Middle Schools

• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
• 8:45 AM-11:45 AM
• 12:15 PM-3:45 PM
• 8:45 AM-3:45 PM

Lawrence Township
Elementary School

• Tuesday-Friday
• 9:00 AM -11:30 AM; 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

Middle School
Pike Township

• Tuesday-Friday
• 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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