Academic Tutor (Part-Time)

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of an Academic Tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in school, and reach their goals. Academic Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of programs.

• Please note this role is for our 2025-2026 school year. Employment is scheduled to tentatively begin on August 20th.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to assigned students, either in a group or individually.
• Establish liaison with the teacher and work under the teacher's direction, if necessary to assist the student.
• Be responsible for maintaining records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Serve as a role model for students being served.
• Monitor student behavior while conducting lunch and recess coverage.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the teacher or Principal.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have strong math and reading skills.
• Ability to work 4 hours daily Monday - Friday, hours are typically 10AM-2PM
• Comfort with remote learning systems (e.g. Google Classroom, on-line curriculum platforms).
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence engaging children in learning and interfacing with parents/caregivers.
• Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management.
• Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year experience teaching, tutoring, counseling, and/or interaction with children.
• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification
• Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently

Amber's Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Organizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect

Equipment

• Laptop, Promethean board, classroom, and office equipment

Work Environment/Physical Effort:

• Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.

Work Schedule

• 10-month work schedule

Compensation

Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected salary range for this role is $18-$20 depending on verified relevant work experience, highest level of completed education, and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. This is a non exempt position.