Academic Tutor As Needed

Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Any Location, CA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Academic Tutor supervises academic tutoring sessions to help program participants develop the skills required to master academic course material in specific subjects such as Math, English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students after-school through homework help and/or class material review.

What You Will Do

Lead academic tutoring sessions, develop lesson plans, tutor in accordance with California Content Standards, assist in creating learning activities, complete tutorial logs, and prepare the classroom for activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients, and have experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the students.

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients
  • Current college freshman or higher with a mastery of target subject
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency in high school
  • 1 year of tutoring or related experience

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
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