Student Tutor — Small-Group Reading & Math Support

ACCEL Schools; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life/AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

ACCEL Schools seeks a dedicated Student Tutor for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI to provide focused tutoring and academic support for PK–8 students. The role emphasizes reinforcing classroom learning and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs within a supportive environment.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, meet paraprofessional requirements, and demonstrate strong reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet Michigan Title I instructional paraprofessional requirements: 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution; or Associate degree or higher; or Michigan-approved paraprofessional assessment.
• Previous experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or working with school-age children preferred.
• Strong reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
• Patient, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships with students of varying academic abilities.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring based on identified student needs.
• Reinforce classroom instruction in reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, and other academic areas.
• Adapt tutoring strategies to meet varying student needs and skill levels.
• Monitor and document student participation and academic progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support student growth.
• Create a positive, supportive, and focused learning environment.
• Maintain student confidentiality and accurate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Patience

Student engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 semester credit hours

Associate degree or higher

Michigan-approved paraprofessional assessment

Job description

ACCEL Schools seeks a dedicated Student Tutor for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI to provide focused tutoring and academic support for PK–8 students. The role emphasizes reinforcing classroom learning and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs within a supportive environment.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, meet paraprofessional requirements, and demonstrate strong reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills.