Tutor - IDEA Owassa College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental health counseling

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking tutors in Texas to work with students during school hours, focusing on specific objectives and providing extra practice and one-on-one guidance within the Road to and Through College program.

The role offers an hourly rate of $12.50 and a comprehensive benefits plan, including family leave, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support. Candidates should have 48 college credits with a 2.5 GPA or equivalent teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 48 college credits with a 2.5 GPA or two years of full-time instructional experience in a K-12 school may substitute education requirements.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of subject assigned and ability to adapt to school environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate tutoring sessions and use technology to improve student achievement.
• Implement a clear behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives.
• Help shape a positive school culture and supportive learning environment.
• Establish relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Identify concepts to teach or reteach from student notes and discussions.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in math and science or language arts.
• Support the writing process and study skills across subjects.
• Collaborate with the College counseling team on student progress.
• Spend 10–20 hours per week on-site.

Skills

Student instruction

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Subject knowledge

Education

48 college credits

GPA 2.5

Job description

Description

Role Mission: Tutors will work with students during school and will focus on specific objectives as well as provide additional practice, guidance, and one on one attention in the Road to and Through College classrooms.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $12.50.

Other Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring -- Competencies

Qualifications

• Education: minimum of 48 hours of college credit with a minimum 2.5 GPA OR two years of full-time instructional experience in a K-12 school may be substituted in lieu of the education requirement

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Knowledge of subject assigned
• Creative problem solving and team skills

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities

• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Determine from student notes and discussions, the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.

• Become familiar with the materials in the RTTC (Road to and through College) Libraries.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by our students.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all areas of math and science or language arts and humanities.
• Conduct mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the College counseling team/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Minimum of 10-20 hours spent at school per week

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Experience

At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!