Tutor (Full-Time) Jobs

About the Bard Prison Initiative
Formed in 1999 to address the mass incarceration crisis, the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) defies expectations of who college is for and where it might lead. For twenty years, BPI has reimagined and redefined questions of availability, affordability, and expectations typically associated with college in America. One of the most rigorous and effective college-in-prison programs in the country, BPI is now extending its radical intervention in educational inequity outside of prison through the Bard Microcolleges and BardBac.

About the Position
The Tutor will join BPI’s New York City team to tutor youth in a juvenile detention center in Brooklyn, NY. The position is a one-year,full-time and salaried position with a possibility for a 2-year extension depending on grant renewal. The Tutor position will start on July 1, 2023 and end on June 30th, 2024. The person in this position reports to the Assistant Director of Youth and Alumni Learning Development

The Tutor will join a team of student-centered, results-driven individuals implementing rigorous and robust education and career development training for students aged 14 to 21 years old. The ratio of tutors to students is 1:18. Using original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, the Tutor will play an integral part in supporting the students’ journeys to college and/or career and beyond. The Tutor will promote a depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning to other tutors and to the students. The Tutor should be personable, approachable, friendly, reliable, and communicative. While the Tutor may be able to tutor in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and/or history, a strong background in math is preferred. Math tutors should be able to cover K-12 mathematical concepts and practices. Math tutors with a strong proficiency in primary and middle school math are encouraged to apply.

Work Locations

• BPI New York City Office - midtown Manhattan office
• Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York

Please note that with exception to Thursdays, the Tutor position will be fully in person at the juvenile center Monday through Friday 9-5pm. On Thursdays, the Tutor will be in BPI’s midtown Manhattan office for staff meetings and professional development.

Essential Duties

• Support the creation of educational support materials for students
• Keep detailed records of tutoring sessions in required formats after each session with a student
• Develop content, syllabi, lesson plans, and assigned work
• Create and tailor lesson plans to meet the needs and strengths of each student
• Plan and lead tutoring and study hall sessions for students
• Attend tutor workshops to build and develop competencies
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Learning and Instruction to (1) establish and maintain a tailored, dynamic in-class environment to meet students’ goals and (2) refine and grow the work of tutors in support of student learning

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adhere to BPI and NYC Administration for Children Services policies and procedures at all times
• Capacity to recognize and appreciate the lived experience of students while supporting them in reaching their highest potential
• Classroom teaching and/or tutoring experience
• Minimum of an associate’s degree in content related field
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, or reading skills; science; history; advanced high school-level mathematics
• Have an aptitude for teaching and engaging youth
• Values and promotes diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies
• Knowledgeable with research-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven, and anti-oppressive instructional practices
• Degree in mathematics or a strong academic background in mathematics
• Belief that every student can learn and love math
• Secondary Education Degree and Certification
• Strong proficiency in primary and middle school math

Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 plus benefits

To Apply
Please submit a resume and list of three professional references as well as one document that answers all four of the following questions:

• What are the top two reasons you are interested in exploring whether this position is the right fit for you? (Maximum of 250 words)
• Take a look back at any job and/or class you had and tell us about one to two experiences when you had to go to someone else for help because they were stronger in a certain area. (Maximum of 250 words)
• What are the top 2-3 things those who have worked with you would say you are not so good at doing? Cite some evidence or examples. (Maximum of 250 words)
• What are the top two to three things that others would say you are better at than 95% of the people they know? Share how this has made a difference in your work. (Maximum of 250 words)

Upload these documents to Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/125836

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person