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About us

Our mission is to partner with parents, teachers, schools, agencies and non-profit organizations to support the academic and social-emotional needs of students and families. We believe that both are equally important and success in one depends on the other. Through tutoring, academic coaching and parent programs, we aspire to empower parents and students with the mindset, knowledge, and skills necessary to overcome academic and life challenges. Our goal is to collaborate with all those involved in helping students achieve the highest possible outcomes both in and out of the classroom since learners will never reach their true potential unless they’re able to balance the two.

Overview:

Tutor Partners is a dynamic education-based company. We employ credentialed subject area experts and certified teachers who provide virtual and in-person academic support to students in grades Pre-K to 12. Tutor Partners’ market advantage is based in its commitment to accelerated learning and academic excellence through a social-emotional development approach.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive support to children and families through our world-class tutoring, academic coaching, and parent coaching programs.

We offer:

• Competitive pay & supportive coaching
• Part-time, flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
• Real opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of children and families

Position Description:

Tutors provide math tutoring in-person to elementary and middle school students. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts in which development or acceleration is needed, explain processes, and help students grow academically and resolve academic challenges. The emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions are determined by the student’s goals and needs. Tutors work with colleagues and leadership to support their own professional development and growth.

Tutor Responsibilities:

• Participate in coaching professional development activities to improve skills and continue to expand cultural competence
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
• Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring
• Recognize and respect different learning styles and student preferences
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice
• Provide student-centered instruction in subject-specific content
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners
• Be direct and kind towards students and school staff
• Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary social-emotional method to identify student needs and monitor progress

Qualifications:

• Previous teaching and/or tutoring experience preferred
• No teacher certification is required.
• Ability to work in-person Monday through Friday 8:30-3:30
• Some college (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Reliable, compassionate, highly-skilled, motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must have a passion for education and helping students excel.
• Highly proficient in middle school math

Locations Needed: Over 20 elementary/middle schools within the Compton Unified School District

Please send your resume and cover letter, and indicate that you are applying for the Compton Elementary Tutor position

Tutor Partners provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We require COVID vaccinations for all candidates who provide in-person tutoring. Weekly testing may also be required but accommodations are provided on the school campus to help our staff meet those requirements.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?
• Can you reliably commute to this job's location?
• Are you available to work the following shift through early June 2023?

Note: By answering YES to this question, you are confirming that you are available to work from March through early June 2023.

(at least 2 of the following days) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:30-3:00 pm
(at least 2 of the following days) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:30-2:00 pm

• Do you have at least one year of experience tutoring or teaching middle school math?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location