After School Program Tutor

Basic Function

Responsible for assisting with homework, and/or preparing interesting and engaging lessons in several subject areas to teach to the students. Tutors will check homework, provide assignments, give timely feedback, and work with students individually to ensure their success.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with homework or projects assigned from school
• Prepare weekly activities for academic and cultural enrichment.
• Selects, adapts, and prepares materials for classes.
• Engages students in class work and activities, such as, reading, sentence construction, composition, grammar, and math problem solving.
• Maintains a healthy learning environment in the classroom.
• Supports and guides students by assigning and giving feedback on a range of homework.
• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files.
• Helps students develop critical and higher order thinking skills.
• Provides individual support and attention to students as required through tutorials and individual meetings.
• Evaluates students’ performance through class work, class participation, homework and tests.

Skills

• Oral communication skills
• Subject competence
• Written communication skills
• Classroom management
• Patience
• Cultural Competency
• Positive attitude
• Interpersonal Problem solving Trauma Informed

Education

Some college required/college degree preferred. Proficiency in language arts and/or math

Experience

Previous experience working in with elementary and middle school aged children.

Competent in teaching and assessment.

Experience working with the refugee and immigrant community