The Steward School seeks an enthusiastic and committed Middle/Upper School General Support Tutor. This is a part-time, non-benefited position reporting to the Director of The Center for the Advancement of Learning.

General Description

The Center for the Advancement of Learning maintains a team of dedicated and knowledgeable tutors who empower and support the students at the Steward School. Tutors provide academic support in core academic classes, developmental support for foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, and appropriate intervention for Spanish-language learning. Tutors also teach strategies for personal organization, time management, test-taking, and study skills to improve self-advocacy skills and eventually achieve greater personal accomplishments.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in executive functioning coaching, references preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Thoughtful and evaluative writing skills
• Approachable personality and ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Strong skills in operating personal computers and related software (MS Office, Outlook, Google Suite, and Zoom)
• Adaptable to changing priorities, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and able to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators
• Flexible and organized enough to manage an 8-day rotating school schedule
• Willingness to commit to the success of each student and his/her personal growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers and parents to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to advance each student’s understanding of core academics in one-on-one sessions.
• Coach the student in study skills, test-taking strategies, managing weekly schedules, homework, and project planning.
• Consult the online platform (My School App) to assess progress and monitor grades and assignment completion.
• Communicate with teachers, administration, and families regarding current academic performance using email and biannual tutoring reports
• Participate in conferences and team meetings with teachers, administration, and families concerning academic progress for students on the tutoring caseload, on an as-needed basis
• Utilize multiple tools to assess student progress on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction when appropriate.
• Incorporate and model appropriate use of technological tools to support instruction and student learning.
• Maintain a professional manner when interacting with students, teachers, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain records of tutoring session details, progress, and attendance to support billing and tutoring reports.

Work Hours and Time Commitment:

All duties are performed on campus in the Lower School tutoring rooms during the school year. Summer tutoring is optional.

• Schedule 30- to 60-minute individual tutoring sessions during the school day, 8:00 AM - 3:20 PM. These sessions may be scheduled during study halls, PE, and Community Time. Due to the 8-day rotation, this schedule varies each week.
• Before and after school are optional, depending on the tutor's preferences and the student’s schedule
• Able to manage 8-10 students weekly following the 8-day rotation
• Must be available to tutor students through the final exam period at the end of the school year
• Weekly scheduling is done directly with the parent or student via email or Reminder text
• Maintain a flexible and variable schedule to accommodate the 8-day rotation

Compensation is $63/hr for tutoring. School supplies, textbooks, online access, a laptop, and on-site printing capabilities are provided. Parent and division meetings are compensated at $30/hour.

Interested candidates should upload their resume and cover letter as part of the online employment application. Please reference "Center for the Advancement of Learning – General Support Tutor" as the position you are interested in. No calls or visits, please.