School Tutor - Education

Epworth Children & Family Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Epworth Children & Family Services in Columbia, South Carolina, is looking for compassionate individuals to tutor middle and high school students in English and math. This role involves providing one-on-one tutoring and overseeing study hall sessions, requiring 5-10 hours per week commitment from 3:30 to 6:00 PM, starting August 2026 through May 2027.

Candidates should have tutoring or teaching experience and be able to foster a respectful, confidential relationship with students as they help enhance academic potential. Experience with children and adolescents, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage instructional settings are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or tutoring is essential.
• Proficient in supervising and maintaining order in classrooms.
• Ability to develop weekly lesson plans and document student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in English and math.
• Oversee after-school study hall sessions.
• Create a conducive learning environment for middle and high school students.

Skills

Teaching or tutoring experience

Experience working with children

Effective communication skills

Ability to evaluate student progress

Collaboration skills with students and staff

Job description

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children’s Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.

Job Summary

Epworth Children’s Home is seeking compassionate individuals to provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in English and math to middle and high school students as well as to oversee the after-school study hall sessions provided to residents. Tutors will employ effective instructional methods to enhance students' academic potential and support their public‑school education, fostering a conducive learning environment. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, ensuring a respectful and confidential relationship with students.

Epworth Children’s Home. This tutoring position, in collaboration with Epworth and Richland School District One, requires a commitment of 5‑10 hours per week, Monday‑Thursday, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm, starting in August 2026 and continuing through May 2027. The schedule aligns with the Richland One school calendar, and workdays are contingent upon school days. We look forward to welcoming compassionate individuals who are dedicated to supporting our students' academic success and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Teaching certification is not required, but teaching or tutoring experience is essential. Pay scale is determined by Richland School District One.
• Extensive experience working with children and adolescents (e.g., teacher, group residential counselor, church/youth involvement, camp counselor, etc.).
• Proficiency in providing instruction through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice.
• A passion for student learning, with the ability to help them comprehend challenging skills and concepts.
• Proficiency in evaluating and documenting student progress, maintaining records, and developing weekly lesson plans.
• Ability to supervise and maintain order in various classrooms and instructional settings.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with students and staff.
• Capacity for self-management and multitasking in independent or group settings.
• Demonstrated discretion and judgment in decision‑making.
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.
• Successful completion of standard background checks, including drug screening, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry.

The mission of Epworth Children’s Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.