Tutor, CARE Center

Summary

The Tutor is a funded position through The Children’s Trust grant. The Tutor is an integral part of the CARE Center, and provides academic support for youth enrolled in the CHAMPS (Community of Healthy Active Motivated Positive Students) afterschool program that takes place within middle and high school community sites. The tutor assists students in grades 6-12 (at assigned school site) with homework, projects, test preparation, research, and other academic tasks. The tutor works with youth to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom; as well as teaches the necessary skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills. The tutor also provides instructional support on core subject areas (science, math, English, reading) with a focus on Writing, Discussion, Questioning, Organizing, or on a broader Framework component : Prepare, Engage, or Reflect.

This is a grant-funded, temporary, part-time, In-person position .

Essential Functions

Deliver academic support activities at middle and / or high School Sites for youth program participants :

Carries out tasks and assignments related to training i.e., instructional support on a focus area such as Writing, Discussion, Questioning, Organizing, or on a broader Framework component : Prepare, Engage, or Reflect.

Reviews curricula topics and assignments

Assists students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks

Works with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom

Teaches skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and approaches to answering test questions

Demonstrates academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics

Develops and distributes teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides

Conducts practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation

Provides students positive and constructive feedback

Offers feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate

Builds meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds

Recognizes different learning styles and student preferences

Designs differentiated learning goals

Stays up to date with the school curriculum

Participates in all University, C.H.A.M.P.S. program and funder trainings

Maintains consistent communication with program site coordinator and director / s.

Administer and collect program data :

Participates in data collection for academic support activities of CHAMPS program participant

Participates in gathering attendance of youth enrolled in academic support program activities.

Qualifications / Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Associate's degree preferred

3 - 5 years of relevant experience providing academic support activities for middle and high school students required

Must be able to manage administrative and programmatic aspects

Must have professional interactions with program directors, program participants, program staff, and the community

Benefits : Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work / life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.