Tutor

Think Together; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together in Joshua Tree, CA is seeking a part-time High Dosage Tutor to support elementary and middle school students after school. The role involves small group instruction (up to 3 students) for 2–3.5 hours daily, with a seasonal schedule aligned to school district needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, experience with young children, and the ability to engage students using targeted interventions in reading and math.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college credit or testing may be required.
• Experience working with young children is preferred and may help motivation.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in reading and math activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and individual interventions for students while helping them master instructional materials.
• Engages children and youth by following and implementing the Intervention curriculum.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and assesses progress with classroom staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards for student information.
• Arrives punctually and communicates planned or emergency absences to the site supervisor.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Math tutoring

Small group instruction

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pre-Employment test

Job description

Overview

High Dosage TutorStatus: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $21.00/hourJoshua Tree, CA

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

A High Dosage Tutor works directly with Elementary and Middle School aged students providing tutoring and instructional support in reading and math. High Dosage Tutor assist students with mastery of grade level academic standards in a small group setting of up to 3 students per Tutor. The position is a seasonal, part-time position, employing Interventionist between 2 and 3.5 hours a day during after school hours (as deemed by the school district), 5 days a week. The work schedules are subject to change in accordance with the needs of Think Together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides small group and individual interventions for students while helpingstudents master instructional materials


• Engages children and youth by following, and implementing the Intervention curriculum.


• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students. Accurately scores student assessments and monitors student progress. Assists school staff with devising special strategies for reinforcing material based on a understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Alerts the Student and Family Literacy Coordinator of any concerns or special information about individual students.


• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.


• Participates in in-service training sessions as assigned. Operates and cares for equipment and instructional materials.


• Keeps daily record information about individual students attendance


• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Any and other duties as assigned.


• Arrives punctually in order to meet responsibilities in site start up and assignments.


• Maintains close communication with Program Analyst regarding planned or emergency absences for the same reason.


• Serves as a positive role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy.


• Assists in keeping the site maintained to Think Together standards.


• Complies with organization and site policies and follows procedures.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of graduation from high school or GED required 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units or passing a Pre-Employment test required


• Experience working with young children preferred along with the ability to inspire and motivate.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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