Math Tutor

The Math Tutor develops connections with students and meets with them individually as well as in groups for tutoring to support Math including in-person and remote sessions. The Tutor also creates learning and study materials for NYS Test prep.

Reports to: Program Director

Location: P.S. 213 New Lots (580 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11207)

Hours: 16-25 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt (September - May)

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00pm

Salary: $16.50 to $23.15 an hour

Major Duties:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with teachers and students.
• Take initiative and work independently in the school setting, reaching out to teachers and students and arranging tutoring sessions for identified students.
• Help create and support an environment of academic support during in-school and recess break programming that is conducive to effective learning, including designing and using creative, out-of-the-box educational activities and that promote engagement.
• Liaise and meet with school faculty regarding classroom work and assignments, as well as individual student needs.
• Observe classes in order to understand what assignments are given, to observe teacher styles as well as student participation and learning.
• Organize and implement NYS Math Test preparation and support during school day, and remotely during school recesses and breaks.
• Review and stay up to date with classroom and NYS Math Test curricula topics and assignments and work with students to help them understand the key concepts.
• Conduct practice tests and assessments to track student progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for test preparation
• Contribute to planning and actualizing of long-term and short-term objectives for the tutoring program in conjunction with the Program Director.
• Partner with school guidance counselors and teachers as well as parents to create a comprehensive plan for students who are struggling academically.
• Develop and distribute teaching materials, assignments and study guides that recognize the individual learning goals for students.
• Tailor learning opportunities to a youth-development approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience tutoring students Math
• Experience with high school adolescents
• Effective instructional techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of the needs of students requiring remedial reading instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with afterschool program staff, school colleagues, school administrators, parents and students.
• A commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

• Teaching
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Salary : $17 - $23