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Posted: 
2024-07-02
Job Type: 
Part Time
Employment length: 
Permanent
Language requirements: 
English
Education requirements: 
College/CEGEP
Job experience: 
1 year to less than 2 years
Job industry: 
Education
Job Location: 
Richmond
General Description

The Center for the Advancement of Learning maintains a team of dedicated and knowledgeable tutors who empower and support the students at the Steward School. Tutors provide academic support in core academic classes, developmental support for foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, and appropriate intervention for Spanish-language learning. Tutors also teach strategies for personal organization, time management, test-taking, and study skills to improve self-advocacy skills and eventually greater personal accomplishments. One-on-one in-person tutoring occurs during the school day 8:00 AM - 3:20 PM (before and after school tutoring options depend on tutor schedules). All duties are performed on the school campus in the Middle/Upper School library tutoring rooms during the school year. Summer tutoring is optional and locations vary. Compensation is $60/hr. School supplies, textbooks, online access, and on-site printing capabilities are provided.Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with teachers and parents to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to advance each students understanding of Spanish in one-on-one sessions

Coach the student in study skills, test-taking strategies, managing weekly schedules, homework and project planning.

Consult online platform (My School App) to gauge progress and monitor grades and assignment completion.

Stimulate learning and meet the needs of students through a variety of instructional approaches

Communicate with teachers, administration, and families regarding current academic performance and rate of progress through emails and biannual tutoring reports

Participate in conferences and team meetings with teachers, administration, and families concerning academic progress for students on tutoring caseload, as needed.

Utilize multiple tools to assess student progress on an ongoing basis and alter instruction when necessary

Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning

Provide instructional support to students utilizing virtual platforms (if necessary)

Maintain a professional manner when interacting with students, teachers, parents, and colleagues

Maintain records of tutoring session details, progress, and attendance to support billing and tutoring reports.

Submit on-time billing spreadsheets each month

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Spanish, or comparable experience/education

Three years of classroom experience with 6-12th grade preferred

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

Thoughtful and evaluative writing skills

Approachable personality and ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

Strong skills in operating personal computers and related software (MS Office, Outlook, Google Suite, Zoom and Blackbaud)

Adaptable to changing priorities, ability to work independently and/or with minimum supervision, and the ability to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Ability to work in a cooperative manner with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators

Flexible and organized enough to manage an 8-day rotating school schedule

Willingness to commit to the success of each student and his/her personal growth.

Time Commitment: Very flexible

Able to manage 8-10 students weekly

Must be available to tutor students through the final exam period at the end of the school year

30 to 60-minute sessions can be scheduled throughout the school day, 8 AM-3:20 PM

Sessions may be scheduled during Study Halls, electives, and Community Time. These sessions may be scheduled during study halls, electives, and Community Time. Due to the 8-day rotation, this schedule varies each week.

Before and after school are optional, depending on the tutor and students schedule

Weekly scheduling is done directly with the parent or student via email or Reminder text

Weekly tutoring room reservations are made via Outlook

Interested candidates should upload their resume and cover letter as part of the online employment application. No calls or visits please.