High School Student Position - Tutor/Mentor

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists program coordinators by performing instructional tasks in the areas of reading, math, STEM, social-emotional learning, fitness/wellness, and language development, in small groups. Program staff will work in collaboration to provide all students with meaningful activities in a positive, nurturing, and safe environment.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Basic duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists students with the program and extended school day activities to reinforce learning concepts.

Models healthy and positive social interactions.

Assists with arrival and departure (i.e..., loading and unloading children from parked buses, check- in, check-out).

Maintains a safe and positive learning environment for all students at all times.

Assists the staff in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.). 

Reports safety, sanitary  hazards immediately to the supervisor.

Complies with applicable District policies and procedures, state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and community. Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Attends in-services, training, and staff meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

Before/After and summer School Program Tutor(s)

Experience: Previous experience with children in an educational setting preferred. Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others. Focuses on solving con?ict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.Baby sitting, Child care, Organizing  School activities, extra curricular activity ( FFA, Power Peers, PAC,)

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in small group situations to after school program students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from after school program students. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet, and word processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with after school program students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment, work in a dynamic environment, and appropriately alert supervisor  to a wide spectrum of behaviors of after school program students. Ability to complete any District required training.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders.

Before/After School Program Tutor(s) abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

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

The work environment is a non classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The hourly rate is $15 per hour. Up to 15 hours per week during the school year, and up to 40 hours during the summer.

After School

Elementary Schools

Monday__Friday, 3:30-6:00 pm

Summer Program 

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Salary : $15