After School 1:1 Tutor (URGENT HIRING)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a patient, highly-driven 1:1 Tutor skilled in Highschool 10th Grade who can tutor Chemistry and Geometry to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

You can choose your own schedule after school hours to meet your needs. You need to be focused on College Preparation. We value flexibility, empathy and professional development.

Tutors are responsible for leading one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the needs and goals of their students. They often have the following other responsibilities:

• Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments
• Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions
• Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
• Developing and distributing teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides
• Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation
• Providing students positive and constructive feedback
• Offering feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate
• Building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds
• Instructing students both in person and over video chat
• Diagnosing student needs through active listening techniques and questioning strategies
• Recognizing different learning styles and student preferences
• Designing differentiated learning goals
• Staying up to date with the school curriculum

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to Tutor during after school hours not later than 9pm
• Must be available every Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Must be knowledgeable to teach HS 10th Grade Student
• Must be able to Tutor for Chemistry and Geometry Subjects
• Must be College Prep Focused
• Can start ASAP

Qualifications:

• Must be College Prep focused and has a thorough knowledge of a specific academic subject or expertise in test preparation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies
• Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize their learning approach for individual students
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance
• Previous demonstrated excellence in the academic subject they plan to tutor in or on the test they’re helping students prepare for
• Optional certification from the National Tutoring Association, American Tutoring Association, Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession or the College Reading and Learning Association - not required but an advantage