Position: Academic Tutor

Position Summary: At school or youth serving agencies where Kids in Tech hosts its afterschool STEAM program, tutors provide 1:1 or small group tutoring in essential pre-reading and early reading skills, math, or science during the morning and afternoon hours. Additionally, tutors build positive relationships with their students that support, encourage and motivate social emotional growth

Commitment: A minimum of one hour per week, for the entire school year, plus additional time for required training and team meetings. Our tutoring hours are 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday- Thursday, at select school sites, in Boston, from September 2024 to June 2024.

Responsibilities:

Students

• Work 1:1 or small groups with designated students who are identified by the teacher and Kids in Tech as needing extra academic assistance according to Lowell Public Schools and Boston Public Schools assessments
• Tutor identified students using Kids in Tech's structured session model and approved materials.
• Model appropriate behavior for students.
• Develop positive relationships with students; nurture self-esteem and a positive attitude toward learning.

Training & Team

• Attend and participate in tutor training throughout the year.
• Attend and participate in quarterly staff meetings.

Administrative:

• Maintain accurate records to capture daily tutoring information.
• Participate in two formal reviews by Kids in Tech during the school year.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the tutoring session, prepared for tutoring.

Policies:

• Respect the privacy of students by keeping names and progress of students confidential.
• Respect the classroom teacher/school staff by keeping observations made in the classroom confidential.
• Agree and adhere to all Kids in Tech, school, and classroom policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years olds
• Has high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful completion of pre-service training
• Enjoys being with children and values education
• Creative, responsible, organized, flexible , and self-motivated
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of volunteers
• Completed background check as required by Kids in Tech and Boston Public Schools and allowed by law

Your Impact

• Ability to make a measurable impact on students' literacy skill development and improve their math and science aptitudes
• Requires the learning of new skills and building new relationships
• Opportunity to serve as a role model for students
• Work with a team making strong social connections

Compensation

• College students: $20-$25.74 per hour
• High school students: Starting at $19 per hour previously $18.25
• Preparation time is compensated: Tutors are paid for time spent preparing for tutoring sessions