What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor position at Better Than Average Tutoring?
Better Than Average is looking for Peer Tutors (in high school, college, or graduate school) who:
-Enjoy working with and teaching both younger students (Pre-K through 12th grade) and adult students
-Have displayed excellence in their own academic journey
-Are dependable, driven, and patient
-Have a passion for teaching and are eager to learn
-Will bring positivity and determination to work each day
Our peer tutors lead one-on-one (or small group) sessions that cater to the learning needs and goals of their assigned students. The following responsibilities are designed to assist tutors in doing so:
- Proctor a placement exam on students’ first day to properly determine both academic strengths and weaknesses
- Review Alabama’s curriculum topics and assignments
- Create personalized lesson plans for each student to better suit his/her individual academic needs
- Assist students with homework, test preparation, and essays if instructed to do so
- Work with students to help them learn and understand key concepts, especially those taught in Alabama classrooms
- Teach students the skills needed to improve their academic performance, highlighting note-taking, studying, and other test-taking tips
- Distribute practice assignments to help further students’ understanding of school-based topics and skills outside of the classroom
- Utilize manipulatives, workbooks, the Internet, and other resources to effectively help students understand key ideas and concepts
- Provide students positive and constructive feedback needed to learn in both the classroom and independently
- Provide consistent feedback regarding student progress to both parents and other tutors
- Maintain a clean, welcoming environment in which students feel comfortable learning
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Montgomery, AL 36116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What days between Mon-Sat from 3:00-8:30pm would you be available to work?
- Are you able to legally work in the United States?
Work Location: One location
Salary : $12 - $15