After-School Tutor & Team Leader; Part-Time

Big City University

This is a part‑time job. You must be available Monday‑Thursdays throughout the school operating year from at least during 2‑6:00.

• Engage at‑risk elementary school students to improve academic outcomes through intensive tutoring and positively affect social‑emotional and character development, and help oversee a team to facilitate enrichment activities.
• Provide program services to actively participating Big City University students and assist the Program Site Coordinator in delivering high‑quality educational programs, parent and family education events, and educational field trips.
• Create and implement fun and exciting activities that include all elementary age groups.
• Monitor and evaluate situations quickly using good judgment to assess situations and make decisions, and create and maintain a safe environment for children and adults within the program space.

• Communicate positively and create relationships with members and parents to provide positive guidance and role‑modeling.
• Adapt programs and activities creatively and flexibly as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety, quality and appearance at all times.
• Maintain safety by ensuring equipment and environment are appropriately maintained.
• Apply appropriate guidance and discipline techniques.
• Ensure a productive work environment by working within a team environment.
• Participate in staff and/or teacher meetings and training as required.

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• Complete appropriate reporting according to organization and grant requirements.

• Internal:
  Maintains close, daily contact with staff (professional and volunteer) and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.
• External:
  Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

• At least two‑year minimum experience volunteering or working with children and at least some experience as a leader of a group.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff, parents, volunteers and children.
• Good general computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to plan and implement fun and exciting quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Academic ability to tutor on an elementary level in English/Language Art, Math Activities, Science and Social Studies.
• Recommended CPR, First Aid Certifications, and Background Check.

Physical requirements:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals; ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts and/or technical information with others; ability to visually monitor the activities of club members; perform CPR or first aid; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, jump, kneel, crouch or crawl;

occasionally sit; may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds; required to operate a motor vehicle. Working environment:
Normal after school environment.