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Job title: Academic Tutor
Company: 82nd Street Academics
Job description: 82nd Street Academics seeks part-time Instructors for our online 82 Tutor program. The goal of our program is to provide the academic and social support needed to help students score well on Common Core tests. We achieve these goals by delivering content based on the NYS Common Core Learning standards, keeping learning fun, and creating an online learning community.
The hours of this position are tentatively 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. There are bi-weekly meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours. Tutors need to be able to teach from the Jackson Heights, NY location
Rate of Pay: $18- $20 per hour depending on previous experience and related education.
Major Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Prepare groups of 5-7 upper elementary students for success in Common Core learning standards.
- Instructors embrace our Promises – Critical Content, Learning Community, and Delighted Students.
- Create 60-minute learning experience plans in advance of implementation that accomplish the lesson goals that are given.
- We want staff who are eager to learn and use technology. Our unique approach uses multiple web sites and is highly interactive
- Maintain a safe space online in the group
- Communicate with parents about progress, concerns, and to retain students for future modules.
- Create, check, and correct homework assignments, as well as pretests and posttests, for students based on the common core topic being covered.
Education and Experience:
- Study plan towards college graduation with a BA (minimum)
- At least two years of experience working with the School-Age group in a professional setting (Upper Elementary or Lower Middle School preferred)
- Familiarity with the middle school NYS Common Core Curriculum
- Experience supporting remote learning successfully (phone reference for this will be requested during the hiring process)
- Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non-negotiable requirement
- Bilingual fluency in English and one of our target languages (Spanish/Mandarin)
Demonstrated Abilities:
- Can work with children in an online setting
- Strong communication abilities in one-on-one meetings and in group settings
- Takes personal accountability for the program outcomes and takes initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges
- Willing to use and embrace both known and unfamiliar technology to promote student engagement.
- Able to challenge students with games and intrinsic motivation to do their best
- Able to use conscious use of self to gain the respect of students being tutored
- Able to use scaffolding with students
- Able to bring in novel illustrative activities to apply a concept
- Able to take control of the relationship and negotiate contracts with students
- Ambition to go above and beyond expectations to empower students
Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with their cover letter and resume. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected salary: $18 – 20 per hour
Location: Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
Job date: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:06:14 GMT
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