Literacy and Math Tutors

Job Title:                                                             Literacy and Math Tutors

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:                  Part-Time

FLSA Status:                                                        Temporary

Work Location:                                                    Various Locations

General Description: 

Works with teachers and students to develop differentiated resources that address the learning needs of all students. Duties performed typically in a school setting. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, light lifting up to 10 pounds, verbal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for repairing and analyzing written or computer data. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides students (3rd grade - 8th grade) with one-on-one or small group tutoring to support students’ attainment of core knowledge and skills
• Attends ongoing required training. Works with teachers, students, and individuals to provide developmentally appropriate learning lessons and activities that are structured to advance students toward graduation
• Works with teachers and students to support progress monitoring of student growth
• Works collaboratively with the teachers and students to plan, implement, and review needed interventions for specific students. Performs other job-related duties

Qualifications:

• Retired teachers (instructional) staff and/or college students would be ideal
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma
• Tutors must possess a passion for helping students learn and have the knowledge and skills to equip students to find new ways to look at difficult skills and concepts
• Tutors must have patience, as several students may need significant support with understanding certain content
• Tutors must also have a positive attitude, the ability to build rapport with students, and be able to initiate ways to motivate students when they become frustrated by academic material

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload a current resume with your application.

Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment.  EOE.

Salary : $21 - $25