West Valley - Sistema Homework Mentor

Paycom; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School breaks off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Sistema Utah, in partnership with American Preparatory Academy, is seeking a dynamic after-school tutor to support music and homework assistance for under-resourced students in West Valley City.

The role is part-time, up to 20 hours per week from August through May, with pay ranging from $14.00 to $17.00 per hour. Strong study skills, patience, and reliability are essential; bilingual (Spanish) skills are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with elementary students or tutoring preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor elementary students in grades 2-6 with homework and academic support.
• Provide assistance in an after-school classroom setting.
• Support students during three daily instructional periods (≈40 minutes each).
• Guide students with study skills and effective techniques.
• Participate in required training prior to starting the position.
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Energetic and committed to student

Academic support

Verbal and written communication

Patience with students

Teamwork

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Google tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Forms

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: West Valley 2 - West Valley City, UT 84120, School Year: 2026 - 2027

Location: West Valley City, UT

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about teaching to support our after-school program. Sistema Utah partners with American Preparatory Academy to provide free music and homework assistance classes to under-resourced students. Patterned after the El Sistema movement that originated in Venezuela, the program seeks to empower students through education, music, and academic support

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mentor elementary students in grades 2-6 with homework and academic support in most subjects
• Provide assistance in an after-school classroom setting
• Support students during three daily instructional periods, each approximately 40 minutes in duration
• Provide guidance with effective study skills and techniques
• Participate in required training prior to beginning the position
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Expected hours are up to 20 hours per week from August - May
• Typical part-time schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 3:15 pm - 7:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm (schedule may vary by approximately 15 minutes based on campus needs)

Pay

• $14.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

• School and Summer breaks off
• Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Energetic, enthusiastic and committed to student success
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make necessary adjustments
• Able to work well in a teamwork environment
• Proficiency in writing, mathematics, and Google applications including Docs, Sheets, and Forms
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate patience and work effectively with elementary students
• Ability to support students with a variety of academic needs
• Strong reliability and punctuality
• Effective study skills and ability to teach or reinforce study techniques
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are preferred but not required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with elementary-aged students or providing academic support is preferred