Academic Tutor (part-time) School Year 2025-2026

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of an Academic Tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in school, and reach their goals. Academic Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of programs.

• Please note this role is for our 2025-2026 school year. Employment is scheduled to tentatively begin towards the end of August.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to assigned students, either in a group or individually.
• Establish liaison with the teacher and work under the teacher's direction, if necessary to assist the student.
• Be responsible for maintaining records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Serve as a role model for students being served.
  
  

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have strong math and reading skills.
• Ability to work 4 hours daily Monday - Friday, hours are typically 10AM-2PM
• Comfort with remote learning systems (e.g. Google Classroom, on-line curriculum platforms).
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence engaging children in learning and interfacing with parents/caregivers.
• Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• May assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or his/her/their designee
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management.
• Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
  
  

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year experience teaching, tutoring, counseling, and/or interaction with children.
• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification
• Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently.
  
  

Amber's Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
• Organizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect
  
  

Equipment

• Laptop, Promethean board, classroom, and office equipment
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Effort

• Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.
  
  

Work Schedule

• 10-month work schedule
  
  

Compensation

Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected salary range for this role is $18-$20 depending on verified relevant work experience, highest level of completed education, and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. This is a non exempt position.