StaffEZ Tennessee Looking for Academic Tutor at Tennessee Full Time

Position: Academic Tutor

Serving Collierville Schools

Summary: The Academic Tutor provides services as an employee of StaffEZ servicing the district by providing instruction, encouraging the students and managing the learning environment in a positive manner.

Purpose: To provide a structured tutoring program in Mathematics and English/Language Arts for grades 4-7 in all 6 Collierville Elementary schools and both Middle Schools to allow for 1:3 and 1:4 ratio, in a tightly managed, clearly defined program to address learning gaps and accelerate learning specifically noted due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Essential Job Functions (note this is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position):

• Certificated/Licensed to teach appropriate grade bands in Literacy and math
• Provide approximately 6 hours of service, 4 days a week in 30-minute small group sessions
• Will provide extended instruction in either Literacy or Math for the entire semester.
• Tutor will be provided with curriculum and training by the district to be utilized in all training sessions.
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Offering feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate
• Providing students positive and constructive feedback
• Report to the office upon arrival, check out at end of the day
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times specified
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records of the day
• Use personal judgment and discretion in supervising the class
• Assist students with any help they may need with their work
• Follow lesson plans, make notations
• Be aware of the different social personalities
• Assist administrators in implementing the policies and procedures of the school to maintain a safe learning environment for the students
• Create and maintain respect and fairness to all students and staff
• Ability to address various learning techniques of students
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Be aware of any school policy and procedures regarding lock downs, fire drills, etc
• Represent the District and STAFFEZ in a professional manner by performing all job functions at a satisfactory or above level.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.

Qualifications:

• Certificated/Licensed to teach appropriate grade bands in Literacy and math at one four-year regionally accredited college and university and/or hold a valid teaching certificate.
• Bachelor and master’s degree in Math or Literacy/ELA.
• Completion of the required TN All Corp Tutoring Training. Submit certificate of completion and receive 5 hours pay.
• Complete 2-day paid live training with Collierville Schools English Language Arts and Math Supervisors

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must meet criminal history background requirements (requires FBI Fingerprint and Drug clearance)
• Must be 21 years of age

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional climbing of steps
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Work Year, Hours & Compensation: Hours vary depending on assignment. Pay based on educational qualifications.