Tutor

                                                                                 Tutor Position at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology

Site Information- Pending Grant Approval

• Location: 
  • Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
    • 276 Wasbash Ave. Paterson, NJ 07503 (Grades 4-5)
  • Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
  • Times: 11:30am - 2:30pm
  • up to 10 hrs per week. 
  • Tutoring program runs from January 27, 2025 – May 16, 2025

BASIC FUNCTION

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-dosage 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 the district 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 3rd and 4^th  to build on existing mathematics and/or literacy skills, 
• Complete daily records on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided.
• Use data to drive instruction. 
• Communicate regularly with your site coordinator to provide optimum learning- experiences for scholars.
• Participate in coaching from an instructional coach.
• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars.
• Be responsive and work collaboratively with other tutors and site staff.
• Complete all training

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. 
• Professional skills include attention to detail, timely and proactive communication, and job preparedness;
• MUST have a Gmail email address or be willing to create a Gmail account; and experience with Google Suite applications: Google Doc, Sheets and Forms. 
• 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.

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), one professional letter of reference, and your New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate to contact@njtutoringcorps.org.
  • If you have a New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate- you can use this link to access your certificate: https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/chrs/app-emp-history 
  • 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/hr for non-certified tutors and $40hr certified tutors; Semi-monthly Pay; Paid Training