Tutor (During School Hours)

Samueli Academy • Santa Ana, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

About the Company: Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.

Position Title: Tutor

Employment Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly. Approx. 20 hrs. per week. Flexible schedule during school hours (M-F 8:15am - 3:45pm)

Reports to: Head of School

Position Summary: Tutoring serves high school students by assisting with academic success strategies. The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students (tutees) to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students to support work completion, primarily in math (Algebra and Geometry principles) and writing. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems while supporting them to complete assignments. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student’s needs.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or 48 units of college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with K – 12 youth required.
• Valid CPR & First Aide certification required.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping and organization techniques.
• Experience collaborating and working with a team.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.
• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.
• Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues.
• Takes initiative in student advocacy and support.
• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending, and lifting up to approximately 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual/bi-literate English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a positive and trusting relationship with students
• Check in with students in 1:1 or smaller group settings
• Provide subject-specific content to help students
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners
• Be direct and kind with students at the same time
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
• Make appropriate referrals to other school and community resources as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree