TUTOR- MATH

Middle School Math Tutor

Employment Duration: 10-month position - Part Time

The Middle School Math Tutor is a durational grant funded position who assists students in understanding and mastering fundamental math concepts. Tutors will have a passion for teaching, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of middle school mathematics. The tutor will provide one-on-one or small group instruction to middle school students, helping them build confidence and excel in their math studies.

The Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School Community is recruiting a transformative team for the middle school program. Wintergreen was named a School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America. The vision at Wintergreen is to provide all students with a safe and nurturing environment that immerses each student in the arts, grounds them in restorative behaviors, and engages their minds to ensure academic and personal success. All educators at Wintergreen are excited about educating the whole child so that every student leaves our school prepared with the inspiration to creAte, collaboRate, communicaTe, and diScover their passion through innovation and the ARTS as is indicated in the schools mission statement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized and engaging one-on-one or small group math tutoring sessions to middle school students.
• Assess students' current understanding of math concepts and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement tailored lesson plans and teaching strategies to address each student's specific needs.
• Teach and reinforce fundamental math skills, including both those identified for each grade level.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, materials, and resources to enhance students' understanding of math concepts.
• Monitor students' progress and adjust tutoring techniques as necessary to ensure continuous improvement.
• Encourage and motivate students to actively participate in the learning process and develop a positive attitude towards math.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and their parents/guardians on their progress and areas for improvement.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, and school staff to coordinate efforts in supporting students' academic success.
• Stay updated on the school curriculum, textbooks, and instructional methods to align tutoring sessions with classroom learning objectives.

Working Conditions:

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will require work on the computer for periods of time. Sitting, walking through the building to other departments and carrying light materials. Some travel may be required. The ability to communicate clearly.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment has a low to moderate noise level.

ACES is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.

EEO/AA

The ideal candidate holds at least a bachelor's degree and has some experience working with students. In addition, they possess the following skills and experiences:

• Ability to provide tutoring supports to middle level learners.
• Understanding of math instruction and/or ability to read and interpret teacher lesson plans and support materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Adaptability and flexibility in teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple students and sessions effectively.

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.

EEO/AA