Tutor- iLearn Charter Middle -Hudson

Projected to start September 2024

Reports To: On-site Leader 

BASIC FUNCTION

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring for K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps.  The New Jersey Tutoring Corps seeks to hire tutors to work with scholars in partnership with iLearn Schools. Tutors will work with small groups of scholars, typically in groups of 1-5, in grades K-8 in building skills in math and literacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engage with scholars in grades K-8 to build on existing mathematics and/or literacy skills and use social emotional skill tools and strategies provided to build scholar confidence and belief in themselves as learners.

• Complete daily records on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided.

• Use data to drive instruction and maintain respect for the confidentiality of all program data and scholar information.

• Communicate regularly with your site coordinator to provide optimum learning experiences for scholars.

• Participate in coaching from an instructional coach and demonstrate the ability to receive and act upon feedback; 

• Possess the desire to continuously grow and learn; 

• Demonstrate a growth mindset;

• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars - “glass half full”;

• Be responsive and work collaboratively with a team-oriented mindset

• Fully engage in all training, asking questions along the way, practicing skills taught, and incorporating your learnings into tutoring practice.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYER QUALIFICATIONS

• Tutor must be able to:

  • Arrive to work on time, 

  • Prepare lessons digitally,

  • Take attendance digitally and sit with students for 4-8 hours a day,

  • Clearly communicate instructions to students in grades K through 8. 

• Maintain integrity, resilience, and trustworthiness; and Patience with scholars and teammates,

• Belief that all scholars deserve the highest-quality education;
• Professionalism—we do critical work to help grow scholar skills and confidence, and do it with the highest degree of professionalism.

• Professional skills include attention to detail, timely and proactive communication, and job preparedness;

• Maintain integrity, resilience, trustworthiness; and patience with scholars and teammates.

• MUST have a Gmail email address or be willing to create a Gmail account; and experience with Google Suite applications: Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms. 

• Employees are encouraged to use their private computer device(s) to perform work-related assignments, if necessary employees can ask for a company loaner. 

• Genuine desire to work with young children in a teaching capacity, building on foundational skills and closing learning gaps using formative and summative data and strong teaching pedagogy;

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a learning and teaching capacity;

• NJ Fingerprint Certificate and Background Clearance- The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment authorization verification;

• Must adhere to local health department and school district requirements for the site at which you are working, including any mask rules that must be followed if applicable.

• Reliable transportation to travel to sites.

Site Information

• Locations: iLearn Charter School

  • Middle School - 114 Chestnut Street Kearny, NJ 07032

• Embedded school days tutoring program 

• Maximum hours to not exceed 29 hours per week. 

• Days are Tues-Friday (3 days from 7:45 am - 2:45 pm ) and (1 day from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm)

• The program ends May 2025

Application:

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply. 

• Before being hired, you will be asked to email your teaching certification (if applicable) and one professional letter of reference to HR@njtutoringcorps.org.

  • Upon accepting an offer with NJTC,  you are required to have an active New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate AND list NJTC as an active vendor/employer. 

  • If you do not have a certificate, use this link to apply for one: https://nj.gov/education/crimhist/.

• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. 

• The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful uploading of required documents, and completion of background and reference checks.

COMPANY: New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Field Staff – Tutors

COMPENSATION: $30- 40hr-Hrs. Vary; Semi-monthly; Paid Training