Student - K-12 Tutor

Purdue University; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking tutors for Fall 2026 in Hammond, Indiana, to support students across grade levels. The role requires significant time management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students and stakeholders. Tutors will collaborate with Site Coordinators to ensure personalized tutoring methods are utilized. Availability spans Monday to Friday, with hours varying based on school and student needs. All students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant time management skills; juggle multiple students and tasks at a time.
• Effective communication skills with students and stakeholders.
• Ability to tailor tutoring methods to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Site Coordinator to provide appropriate support services to students.
• Keep records of student academic progress.
• Organize support activities regarding students' academic goals.

Job description

Communities In Schools is a nonprofit organization that works with school districts of all grade levels within Northwest Indiana to surround students with a community of support, helping them stay in school and achieve in life.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the Site Coordinator to ensure appropriate support services are being provided to students such as; creative methods of tutoring tailored to students specific needs
• Significant time management skills; juggle multiple students and tasks at a time
• Organize with Site Coordinator support activities regarding students academic goals
• Keeps records of students academic progress
• Communicate effectively and well with students, Site Coordinators, Stakeholders

This position is for Fall 2026 with a tentative start date of August 17th 2026.

Locations vary based on the school district and the needs of students in elementary, middle and high school. If hired tutors may work in multiple locations based on their availability and the hours that need to be fulfilled.

Availability: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Dates and times vary based on the school and student needs)

All students with a 3.0 GPA in all majors, and schools are welcome