School Year Tutor

Tutor Position/ Salem City School District
Program Started January 8th

BASIC FUNCTION
The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-dosage tutoring for K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps. The New Jersey Tutoring Corps seeks to hire tutors to work with scholars in partnership with the district schools. Tutors will work with small groups of scholars, typically in groups of 1-5, in grades K-8 in building skills in math and literacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engage with scholars in grades 3 & 4 to build on existing mathematics and/or literacy skills,
• Complete daily records on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided.
• Use data to drive instruction.
• Communicate regularly with your site coordinator to provide optimum learning- experiences for scholars.
• Participate in coaching from an instructional coach.
• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars.
• Be responsive and work collaboratively with other tutors and site staff.
• Complete all training.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a learning and teaching capacity.
• New Jersey Certification of Criminal History (fingerprint form)
• Experience with Google suite functions including Google Sheets and Forms.
• Professional skills include attention to detail, timely and proactive communication, and job preparedness.
• Reliable transportation to travel to sites.
  
  

Employer Qualifications:

• Tutor must be able to:
  • Arrive to work on time,
  • Prepare lessons digitally,
  • Take attendance digitally and sit with students for 4-8 hours a day,
  • Clearly communicate instructions to students in grades K through 8.
• Genuine desire to work with young children in a teaching capacity, building on foundational skills and closing learning gaps using formative and summative data and strong teaching pedagogy.
• Background Clearance- The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment authorization verification.
• Tutors must follow all local health and safety policies including any mask rules that must be followed while indoors, if applicable.

Site Information

• Location:
  • Salem Middle School 51 New Market Street. Salem, NJ 08079
  • John Fenwick Academy 183 Smith Street Salem, NJ 08079
• Embedded school day hours from 9am- 1:30 pm.
• Work hours to not exceed 13 hrs/week
• Program will run for 34 weeks
  
  

Application:

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply.
• Before being hired, you will be asked to email your teaching certification (if applicable), one professional letter of reference, and your New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate to contact@njtutoringcorps.org.
  • If you have a New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate- you can use this link to access your certificate: https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/chrs/app-emp-history
• If you do not have a certificate, use this link to apply for one: https://nj.gov/education/crimhist/.
• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
• The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful uploading of required documents, and completion of background and reference checks.
  
  

COMPANY: New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Field Staff Tutors
COMPENSATION: $30hr non-certified tutors/ $40hr certified tutors- Hrs. Vary; Semi-monthly Pay; Paid Training