Tutor New Barber Preparatory Academy

ACCEL Schools LLC; Highland Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a dedicated Student Tutor at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The tutor will provide targeted individual and small-group academic support under the direction of certified instructional staff.

The role focuses on reinforcing classroom learning in reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, and other subjects while collaborating with teachers and school leadership to support student growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Meet Michigan Title I paraprofessional requirements via one option.
• Experience tutoring children preferred.
• Strong reading, writing, math, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students individually and in small groups.
• Pass federal and state background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring based on identified student needs
• Reinforce classroom instruction in reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, and other academic areas
• Adapt tutoring strategies to meet varying student needs and skill levels
• Monitor and document student participation and academic progress
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support student growth
• Create a positive, supportive learning environment
• Maintain student confidentiality and accurate records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Tutoring experience

Reading and literacy

Mathematics instruction

Communication skills

Mentoring/teaching children

Confidentiality handling

Education

High school diploma

60 semester credit hours

Associate degree or higher

Michigan paraprofessional assessment

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a dedicated Student Tutor at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PK–8 students with a well-rounded education that includes community service learning and competitive sports. Known for its welcoming school community, Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students across the United States.

About the Opportunity

The Student Tutor provides targeted individual and small-group academic support under the direction of certified instructional staff. The Tutor works closely with teachers and school leadership to reinforce classroom learning, address skill gaps, and support student growth.

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring based on identified student needs
• Reinforce classroom instruction in reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, and other academic areas
• Adapt tutoring strategies to meet varying student needs and skill levels
• Monitor and document student participation and academic progress
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support student growth
• Create a positive, supportive, and focused learning environment
• Maintain student confidentiality and accurate records
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet Michigan Title I instructional paraprofessional requirements through at least one of the following:
  • 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution; or
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or
  • Successful completion of a Michigan-approved paraprofessional assessment
• Previous experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or working with school-age children preferred
• Strong reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups
• Patient, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships with students of varying academic abilities
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ public charter schools serving PK–12 students across the United States. Our schools reflect the unique communities they serve and are committed to expanding educational opportunities and helping students reach their full potential.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ education professionals

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occ upational qualification exists.