What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Geometry Tutor position at PRACTICE Benefit Corp?
Geometry Tutor - Queens, NY
Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated tutor to provide onsite push-in support for Geometry students at Thomas A. Edison High School, located at 165-65 84th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432. The tutor will support students twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:25am to 1:40pm, with the daily schedule, students, and academic focus being directed as needed by the school. The program is scheduled to run from March 19, 2024 to May 30, 2024. There will be no tutoring sessions on the following days due to Spring Break:
- April 23 - 30
Qualifications:
- Previous experience tutoring or teaching Geometry preferred
- Willingness to work as a team and support both teachers and students
- Strong communication skills required to collaborate with teachers and students
- Available to work the hours specified above Tuesdays and Thursdays at the school site
- Dedication to supporting academic and personal success, particularly among minority and low-income students.
- Passion for educational equity and social justice
Responsibilities:
As an Education Champion, you will work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to provide the targeted support and interventions students need on any given day. You'll be assigned to small group instruction. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring students have the rigorous and culturally responsive educational support they deserve.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate of $22/hr with the opportunity to earn $24.20/hr* with a completion bonus.
- Education Champions are not paid during school breaks (Winter Break, Spring Break, etc.).
- Education Champions will be required to attend one 30-minute event per quarter and complete 5 minutes of asynchronous training per week.
Acknowledgment:
PRACTICE partners with some of New York City's most struggling public schools to improve academic outcomes for low-income students and their families. Flexibility is required, as there may be occasions when a school recognizes a more pressing need for your time and talents than originally anticipated. You may be asked to teach a different grade or subject. Our team expects you to be flexible and committed to furthering our mission of advancing equitable education for urban students by closing the opportunity gap.
- Bonus based on starting and completing the program and maintaining your EC Quality Review.
Salary : $22 - $24
