JOB TITLE: Tutor or Certified Tutor

 

LOCATION: 2 positions in Hamblen- Lincoln Heights Elementary and West Elementary

                      1 position in Union- Paulette Elementary

 

PROGRAM: 21st CCLC 3207

POSITION SUMMARY:  Provides tutoring, enrichment activities and mentoring to students in afterschool program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Implement reading/language arts and math enrichment lesson plans/activities.

  • Provide homework assistance.

  • Implement Attendance Works strategies.

  • Implement positive discipline strategies.

  • Implement social/emotional skill building activities, such as service learning and coaching.

  • Implement hands-on art projects provided by community art educators.

  • Implement health, nutrition, and fitness activities.

  • Model appropriate positive behavior and attitudes toward learning, schools, and in working and communicating positively with others.

  • Build positive family relationships.

  • Provide daily positive feedback to students.

  • Assess student progress and assist Site Coordinator as needed.

  • Maintain on-going working relationships with teachers of enrolled students.

  • Engage in professional development activities to increase knowledge base.

Education Requirements:   

  • Tutor- High School diploma or GED. Preference will be given to individuals holding an Associate’s Degree and/or additional experience in working with students in an academic setting.

  • Certified Tutor- Bachelor’s degree in education along with a State Teacher’s Certification required.

Experience Requirements:  

  • Tutor- At least 3 years’ experience tutoring or mentoring at-risk students.

  • Certified Tutor- A minimum of two years’ teaching experience preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Works cooperatively with a wide variety of community service providers in a manner which respects the capacity of all organizations.

Hours and Benefits: Full-time; Non-Exempt.

 

Deadline to Apply:  

 

To Apply: Send resume to: DCEA Human Resources, Attn: Tutor/Certified Tutor, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816 or email to awhite@douglascherokee.org