STEAM Scholars Tutor

The Salvation Army; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time STEAM Scholars Tutor for the PA STEAM Academy Charter School. You will support after-school and summer programs, following curricula like ARC, Eureka, and Engage NY, under supervision of S2 Teachers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associates or bachelor’s in progress preferred), confidentiality, and strong organizational skills. Candidates should be comfortable working with urban youth and multi-cultural environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; further studies preferred.
• Confidentiality in all areas, mandatory.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Experience with urban youth and multi-cultural settings a plus.
• CPR and First Aid Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Tutors create a nurturing educational environment and implement lesson plans.
• Use ARC, K-5 Math Teaching Resources, Great Minds, Engage NY, and Eureka curricula.
• Attend trainings and assist with other curricula as needed.
• Support after-school and summer program activities for PA STEAM Academy students.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Driver's license

Multi-cultural experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

Overview

Position: STEAM Scholars Tutor

Department: Youth and Family Education/21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) STEAM Scholars PA

STEAM Academy Charter School

Availability of Position: 6/15/26 - 7/23/26

Schedule: Part time, Monday-Thursday, 8am - 3pm

Reporting Relationship: Directly: STEAM Scholars Site Director Indirectly: Youth and Family Education Administrator

Salary/Grade: $15.50/hr, 73 NE

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

Tutors are responsible for creating a quality nurturing and educational program environment by demonstrating proficiency in the assigned curriculum and effectively implementing lesson plans developed by S2 Teachers. S2 Teachers will provide clear direction, support the tutors and observe academic instruction. The REA program will serve the PA STEAM Academy Charter School children. The Tutor will use the ARC, K-5 Math Teaching Resources, Great Minds, Engage NY Mathematics, and Eureka Mathematics curriculum in addition to other enrichment curriculums. Tutors must attend all trainings and be willing to learn to assist with other assigned curriculums and implement lessons. This position is part-time employment with various hours to meet program needs for both summer and school year after school programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 2 years of work-related experience in the areas of tutoring, Elementary Education and or child care; Associates’ degree or Bachelor’s degree in progress preferred.
• Confidentiality in all areas, mandatory
• Must possess excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with urban youth
• Good interpersonal communication skills, strong organizational and classroom management skills
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid 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.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History
• Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check through the Department of Human Services.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/17/26.

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

The Salvation Army will not hire any applicant for employment if the criminal background check reveals a conviction (or a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendre) for any sexual or violent crime. This policy is intended to help ensure safety in Salvation Army workplaces.

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. 2573