
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc.
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:
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Implement reading/language arts and math enrichment lesson plans/activities.
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Provide homework assistance.
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Implement Attendance Works strategies.
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Implement positive discipline strategies.
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Implement social/emotional skill building activities, such as service learning and coaching.
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Implement hands-on art projects provided by community art educators.
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Implement health, nutrition, and fitness activities.
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Model appropriate positive behavior and attitudes toward learning, schools, and in working and communicating positively with others.
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Build positive family relationships.
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Provide daily positive feedback to students.
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Assess student progress and assist Site Coordinator as needed.
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Maintain on-going working relationships with teachers of enrolled students.
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Engage in professional development activities to increase knowledge base.
Education Requirements:
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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.
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Certified Tutor- Bachelor’s degree in education along with a State Teacher’s Certification required.
Experience Requirements:
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Tutor- At least 3 years’ experience tutoring or mentoring at-risk students.
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Certified Tutor- A minimum of two years’ teaching experience preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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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