Tutor - Acad. Youth Prog.

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc is seeking an academic tutor to support 6th–8th grade students in Chicago under supervision by the Program Director.

You will deliver tutoring, review materials, and help students build essential skills in a supportive setting. Requirements include at least two years of undergraduate study, the ability to work part-time 16 hours per week, and availability for the July–August summer program.

Qualifications

• Two years of undergraduate study completed
• Positive role model and mentor
• Previous tutoring or mentoring elementary school students
• Ability to work part-time 16 hours a week
• Available for July and August summer program

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic tutoring to 6th–8th grade students under supervision
• Review materials and present concepts to improve skills
• Attend training and planning sessions with the Reading Specialist
• Plan enrichment activities and workshops
• Organize tutoring materials and supplies for sessions
• Maintain student information including attendance and test scores
• Document student issues and communicate with supervisors
• Log tutoring activities for self-evaluation and development
• Learn students’ names promptly and build positive relationships
• Conduct tutoring sessions with individuals and small groups
• Provide encouragement to help students overcome obstacles to success

Skills

Tutoring experience

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Punctual

Patience

Team player

Positive attitude

Serving underserved communities

Education

Two years of undergraduate study

Job description

Basic Function/Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Program Director, delivers academic tutoring to students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades

• Review materials provided by the School Administrator and present concepts that increase and improve students’ skill sets.
• Understand and apply the principles and instructional methods taught by the Reading Specialist.
• Attend joint training, planning, and preparation sessions under the direct supervision of the Reading Specialist.
• Facilitate and assist with planning enrichment activities and workshops.
• Organize tutorial materials and supplies before each tutoring session.
• Maintain accurate student information, including attendance, test scores, progress reports, phone numbers, and addresses.
• Document student problems and concerns and communicate them immediately to the Program Director and/or Program Coordinator.
• Maintain a log/journal of tutoring activities and experiences for self-evaluation and professional development.
• Learn students’ names promptly and develop positive relationships with them.
• Conduct tutoring sessions with individuals and small groups under the supervision of the Program Director.
• Provide personal support and encouragement to help students overcome obstacles to academic success.

Specifications (/Qualifications/Requirements)

• Successful completion of at least two years of undergraduate study.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.
• Previous work experience and/or coursework involving tutoring or mentoring elementary school-aged students.
• Ability to work part-time 16 hours a week.
• Ability to work part-time during July and August for the summer program.

Skills & Ability

• Ability to follow lesson plans and learn to use instructional materials effectively.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Responsible and committed to helping youth from underserved communities.
• Enthusiastic about supporting children’s interests, talents, and skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enjoys working with students, parents, and other community representatives.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Patient, flexible, and comfortable working with elementary school-aged children.
• Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with children.

Compensation

18.50 Hourly

Mental/Physical Demands:

Ability to conceptualize and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in a typical office environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist.

This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*). The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.