Temporary Part-Time Tutor (East Contra Costa County)

Contra Costa County Office of Education; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Office of Education seeks a part-time tutor for the Youth Services program serving East County. The role provides 1:1 tutoring and small-group remediation in reading, math, writing and GED prep for K-12 students, including bilingual English/Spanish speakers.

Sessions occur in homes or local libraries, Monday–Friday, 3–6 PM, 10–20 hours weekly, Sep 2024–May 2025. Applicants should have an associate degree in education or related field and two years of instructional aid

Qualifications

• Associate degree in education or a related field and two years of instructional assistance or tutoring experience.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel and distance learning platforms preferred.
• Experience working with multi-cultural, multi-lingual populations encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide remedial tutoring in person to small groups or individuals in various subject areas (reading, basic math, writing skills, GED prep).
• Schedule and coordinate student assessments under supervision.
• Take attendance, review and record assignments, explain concepts to students, and communicate with school staff.
• Support English Language Learners (ELL) as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tutoring

Education

Associate degree in education or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: Single Rate $28.54 Per Hour

Under general supervision, schedules and coordinates student assessments; provides remedial tutoring in small groups or individually in various subject areas; prepares students to receive their General Equivalency Degree (GED); and performs related duties as assigned. The Youth Services program assists with the educational needs of students residing in Contra Costa County. Staff in this classification provide tutoring for foster youth, youth facing homelessness, justice involved youth, and students with disabilities in grades K-12, both individually and in groups. Tutor will provide remedial tutoring in person to small groups or individuals in various subject areas such a reading, basic math, writing skills and vocational skills, assist English Language Learner (ELL); monitors students to ensure understanding of material being presented; answer student questions and communicate with a variety of personnel. Tutor will take student attendance, review and record student assignments, explain a variety of concepts, techniques and ideas related to assigned. Individuals with experience tutoring high school level math are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish) are highly desirable.

Requirements / Qualifications

This temporary, part-time tutor position runs from September 2024 to May 2025, with a focus on providing 1:1 tutoring sessions. The selected candidate will work 10-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 3 to 6 PM. Sessions will take place in students' homes or local libraries across East County.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their online application in PDF format:

• 1. Current resume
• 2. A letter of introduction explaining your interest in this position
• 3. One (1) current letter of recommendation (dated within the last year)

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates for this position must possess the following:

• Any combination equivalent to an associate degree in education or a related field and two (2) years of experience providing instructional assistance or tutorial experience
• Computer skills using computer applications such as Word and Excel and distance learning platforms preferred
• Experience working with multi-cultural, multi-lingual populations with sensitivity to the needs of families and children in transition is preferred