In-School Math Tutor Jobs

Employment Status/hours: In-Person; Full-time; Monday – Friday (during traditional school hours)
Start date: August 2023
End date: June 2024
Compensation

• Living Stipend $30,000 **
• Prorated based on start date
• $500 Relocation Allowance for those relocating over 50 miles to serve
• Segal Education Award valued at $6,895 **
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• $3,000 End of Year Completion Award **

Who We Are
Saga Education is a national leader in high-impact, in-school tutoring. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students.
Since our founding in 2014, we have reached more than 30,000 students and counting. With our proven-to-work tutoring model and focus on relationship building, we have been able to reach students who need it most and support families, educators, and districts through our services. Whether that be through our work in providing direct solutions, building cutting edge products, or advocating for impact, our vision to make education equitable for all students is realized daily.
For more information about Saga Education’s mission, vision, and services, please visit us at www.sagaeducation.org.
Our Fellows
Our Fellows are selected from a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds across the United States to serve our students as math tutors; each Fellow brings their unique skill set to assist students’ success. We are seeking talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their academic and social development. Through this service year opportunity, our Fellows develop leadership skills, participate in professional development workshops, engage in public speaking and much more. This is not only a positive learning experience for our students but for our Fellows as well!
What You’ll Do
Saga Education’s AmeriCorps Member Math Fellows manage a small caseload of high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently to provide high-dosage, high-impact tutoring that includes daily individualized instruction to students during their year of service. During a typical school day, Fellows will work in-person with students during multiple class periods and facilitate lessons. Fellows will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. In addition to offering academic support, Fellows will serve as advocates and mentors building strong, meaningful relationships with their students. Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Proactively check and respond to emails and Slack daily, and regularly consult with your Site Director
• Build strong relationships with teachers, other staff and the community
• Provide daily math tutoring to your assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods
• Navigate varying technology, both hardware and software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email, text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preference and record efforts
• Manage the input and analysis of student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed
• Build strong relationships with students to effectively set expectations and manage behavior
• Participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions with your Site Director, as well as weekly reflections and professional development for continuous growth
• Engage and assist with other duties as assigned by your Site Director and school site
• Develop lesson plans and prep for tutoring sessions using Saga Curriculum
• Maintain attendance records, monitor student academic progress and provide feedback
• Develop student incentives, trackers, and support with celebrations, awards and recognition

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

• Being Resilient - You rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult decisions
• Stakeholder Focus - You value student advocacy and build strong student relationships
• Values Differences - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures
• Mission Alignment - You acknowledge social injustice in education and have a desire to grow
• Nimble Learning - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons
• Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - You use feedback and reflection to gain productive insight

Qualifications

• You must clear a National Service Criminal History Check and all other security and health requirements set forth by Saga Education and the school district in which you serve before the start of training
• You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• You are age 18 or over with a high school diploma or GED

Saga Fellow Benefits & Perks

• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
• May vary based on start date and city of service
• Company Provided Technology
• 2 weeks of Pre-Service Training
• Access to Saga Alumni Network
• Public Transit Pass
• Employee Assistance Program Access, with Mental, Physical, & Financial Wellness Benefits
• Consistent Professional & Leadership Development Trainings
• 4+ weeks* of Paid School Breaks & Holidays
• Opt-In Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Up to 7 days of Non-Service Time
• Access to Saga 360 Wellness Program

AmeriCorps Eligible Benefits:

• Access to Schools of National Service Network for Additional Education Benefits
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
• Access to AmeriCorps Alumni & Employers of National Service Network
• Child Care Benefits Program
• Student Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance
• Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Saga Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
To remain at the cutting edge of educational innovation and impact, we celebrate and leverage our diversity in all of its intersectional identities and nurture a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. We welcome ideas and perspectives from all employees to fulfill the full promise of our mission. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this and all available roles.
Thank you for applying to Saga Education.
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