Tutor, K-8 After School Programs (Part - Time)

Martha Obryan Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Martha O’Bryan Center is seeking part-time tutors in Nashville, TN to support students in grades K–8 with math, reading, and writing. Tutors will also facilitate enrichment activities in dance, art, science and more, with a focus on building relationships and guiding students toward personal goals.

Qualifications include college enrollment or degree, prior tutoring or teaching experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Evening hours are 3:15–7:00 p.m. at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for working with young people.
• Ability to manage a chaotic or noisy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with a small cohort of students.
• Provide daily hands-on academic assistance and homework help.
• Offer enrichment activities aligned to tutor strengths.
• Support students in math, reading, and writing to meet goals.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree or enrollment in degree program

Education degree a plus

Experience tutoring children

Job description

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Part Time Nashville, TN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1284

POSITION SUMMARY

Tutors are responsible for providing hands-on support and assistance to students grades K – 8, including homework help and tutoring support in math, reading, and writing. Tutors also provide opportunities for students to express themselves through dance, STEP, art, athletics, science, and more.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Builds relationships with a small cohort of students.
• Provides hands-on academic assistance to students daily.
• Provides complementary homework help and foundational support daily.
• Helps each student achieve success by encouraging students to reach individual goals.
• Provides enrichment activities for students based on tutor’s individual gifts and talents.
• Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education and Experience

• College degree or currently enrolled in a degree program; degree in Education a plus.
• Experience teaching or tutoring children.

The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for working with young people.
• Ability to work in a chaotic, sometimes noisy environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

This is a part time position at one of the following locations:

• MOBC - A Community-Based Site (East End Prep, Explore Community School, KIPP-Kirkpatrick); Monday - Thursday 3:15 - 6:15 pm
• Warner Arts Magnet Elementary - Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 6:30 pm
• Litton MiddleSchool - Monday - Friday 4:0 - 7:00 pm
• Stratford MiddleSchool - Monday - Friday 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Special Demands

The special demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member prior to their first day of work to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Instructions will be provided when an offer is made to a candidate.

• Minimum of three professional or academic references;
• Background check;
• Childcare medical report;
• Proof of highest level of education (transcript or diploma);
• If CPR certified, proof of certification;

THE MARTHA O’BRYAN CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER