POSITION: Tutor

SALARY: Non-certified $15.00/hour; Certified $30.00/hour

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 Months

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: Tutors work with students individually and in small groups in all academic areas. Tutors help students achieve their full potential by facilitating collaborative tutorial groups, guiding them toward academic and personal excellence, and become active participants in the learning, growth, and personal development of students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
North Carolina valid teaching license preferred.
Be motivated, organized, and successful.
Must be willing to work in a supportive manner with students and will be able to understand the delicate position they will occupy.
Must be willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the teacher about future tutorial plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Conduct tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning.
Determine from student tutorial worksheets, notes, and discussions the concepts that need to be the focus of tutorial sessions.
Work with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, read-arounds, revision, and editing.
Allow students to shoulder the responsibility for their own active learning while guiding them with strategies that they will become accustomed to using independently.
Reinforce the idea that learning extends far beyond mere studying to form the basis for long term accomplishments.
Assist students in any subject area, by being familiar with students' textbooks and materials and classroom resources.
Facilitate lessons that will enhance student knowledge in technology, reading, writing, problem solving, and communication.
Acknowledge the individuality of all students and work to develop their academic and personal pride, while building relationships centered around trust and respect.
Assist the teacher as requested to complete tasks such as contacting teachers about course outlines and assignment schedules, helping with field trips, contacting parents, etc.
Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial sessions.
Communicate regularly with the teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for students to follow.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Tutor

Location : Garner, NC, 27529