AVID Tutor

Position Overview

Hours:

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Days: 2–3 days a week (Wednesday, Friday, plus one more)
Compensation: $19.00 per hour

AVID Tutors support the AVID elective class by guiding collaborative study groups, providing organization and critical thinking support, and generally developing relationships with students that foster a connectedness to school and the school community. Tutors will help students learn academic strategies, critical thinking, collaboration, reading, note‑taking, study skills, and organization, and will answer questions on difficult topics. They also help students explore potential careers and visit colleges and universities.

• Support students in rigorous coursework
• Teach academic and social skills not targeted in other classes
• Provide intensive support with in‑class tutors and a strong student/teacher relationship
• Create a positive peer group for students
• Develop a sense of hope and personal achievement through hard work and determination

• Experience with AVID or working in an academic setting highly preferred.

A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District One
91 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.