Learning Center Tutor - Part Time

Job Purpose:Tutors are responsible for assisting students academically, social-emotionally, and delivering high-quality developmentally appropriate instruction. This role fosters a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports cognitive development through a student-centered, collaborative, and culturally responsive approach.

We are seeking an individual committed to our mission, "to empower, educate, and support the development of Sycuan youth to be innovative and empathetic leaders."

Job Duties and Responsibilities:(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

Provides one-on-one or small group instruction to students by teaching students study skills, note taking skills, test taking strategies, assisting with homework, discussing testing techniques, working on solutions to problems, reviewing worksheets or other assignments, and assessing students' progress throughout the tutoring session.Promotes productivity and learning by organizing tutoring environment, keeping area free of unnecessary distractions, and promoting productivity and learning.Provides constructive feedback to students by using positive reinforcement techniques, active engagement strategies, checking for understanding, gradual release of responsibility, intrinsic motivation approaches, and building confident learners.Communicates student progress by monitoring student grades, assignments, and assessments. Maintain and update student records and following up with student's teachers/school along with the education departmental staff.Maintains open and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including the Lead, Director, team members, and parents. Shares observations related to students emotional and developmental progress, addresses concerns with families in a timely and professional manner, and keeps the Education Department Lead and Director informed of significant parent-teacher communications. Regularly updates Microsoft Teams to ensure accurate and timely documentation.Builds positive, trusting relationships with families by engaging them as partners in their child's growth and development. Maintains open communication by welcoming students and families, sharing updates on progress, homework completion, and emotional or developmental needs, providing resources and opportunities for involvement, addressing concerns with parents in a timely manner, and informing the Lead and Education Department Director of significant parent-teacher concerns.Provides a safe environment for children by modeling positive behavior strategies, observing children's behaviors, enforcing expectations for behavior, and reporting any unusual situations and/or suspected abuse to the Lead and Education Department Director.Supports the Education Department by attending required meetings, events, and assisting with special projects as assigned.

Job Specifications:Education and Experience:Essential:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceTeacher, and/or tutor experienceCPR and First Aid Certificate or willing to certify upon hire

Desirable:

Single or multiple subject teaching credentialCourses in Kumeyaay studiesExperience working with Native American families/StudentsExperience with Special Education

Skills and Knowledge:Essential:

Ability to work with students from kindergarten through 12th grade (with focus on specific age groups based on department needs)Ability to plan curriculumAbility to scaffold and breakdown academic conceptsAbility to communicate effectively in the English languageAbility to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignmentsAbility to understand and follow verbal directives and written directionsAbility to sit, stand and walk for up to 8 hours a dayAbility to perform repetitive tasksAbility to appear for work on timeAbility to implement effective behavior management strategiesAbility to be solution-orientedAbility to develop, read, and implement lesson plansAbility to provide guidance to staff Working knowledge of Office 365, MS TEAMS, MS Word and ExcelAbility to perform basic data entryAbility to maintain filing systemsAbility to accept constructive criticismAbility to lift up to fifty (50)lbs.

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:Direct: NoneIndirect: None

Schedule: Part Time 20-25 hours per week during the academic year and 25-29 hours per week during the summer months.