Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Tutor

Reports to: Director of Club Services

Salary: Hourly wage based on experience, years of Club service & level of education

Status: Flexible part-time Monday through Friday, 2-6 p.m. during the school year

Primary function: Assists students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks. Tutors are responsible for leading one-on-one or small group lessons catering to our Club members' needs and goals. Must recognize different learning styles and students’ preferences to deliver practical tutoring sessions.

Key roles: Prepare youth for success

1. Help to create an environment which:

· Promotes quality completion of homework assignments and/or schoolwork

· Tutors mentor, guide, and interact with youth during homework sessions

· Incorporates guidance and role modeling to children and teens

· Hold youth accountable and ensure rules are being followed

2. Tutors work diligently to ensure:

· Equipment and supplies are being handled carefully and respectfully and are being used properly

· Participants are following all Club rules

· Cleanliness and appearance of program areas will be maintained

· Appropriate behavior and language will be consistently modeled

Program development and implementation

· Effectively implement and deliver enrichment programs, services, and activities for children

· Responsible for the safety of children in assigned areas

· Keep accurate records as required

Additional responsibilities

· May participate in special programs and/or events

· Attend required staff meetings

· Other activities as deemed necessary

Relationships
Maintains close, daily contact with staff (professional and volunteer), children, and supervisor to receive/provide information, mentor, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.

Skills/Knowledge Preferred:

· Knowledgeable of computers and Office applications

· Proven history working with youth in a small group teaching capacity and managing behaviors

· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to articulate instructions clearly

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

· Ability to grasp and follow the mission, policies & procedures of the Boys & Girls Club of Sparta

· Self-starter with excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize, manage time effectively and efficiently, and complete tasks within deadlines

· Experience with planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people

· Mandatory CPR, First Aid Certifications, Child Abuse Prevention & Recognition training, Grooming Prevention & Mandatory Reporting Training (Paid by employer)

Work Environment

· Ability to organize and coordinate various demanding tasks and responsibilities and to troubleshoot with limited supervision

· Ability to sit for long periods

· Duties are performed throughout the Clubhouse, and noise levels fluctuate from moderate to high

Disclaimer: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on the camp's needs. Sparta's BGC is an equal-opportunity employer.

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