Academic Tutor Substitute

Overview

Academic Tutor Substitute

Days: Monday
- Thursday

Hours: 12pm-5pm

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY:

his position is part of a “substitute” pathway in partnership with the school district.

The Academic Tutor Sub can be assigned to various sites across a school district, depending on daily needs arising from staff callouts. While there is not a guaranteed daily shift or location, the Sub must be ready to travel and cover assignments at different locations, as required. It is the responsibility of the Sub to respond and commit to covering open shifts as they become available in a timely manner.

Facilitate and implement program activities; provide assigned instruction for school students; provide supervision of programs students.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate in-person small group tutoring sessions (ratio of 1 to
  8), providing academic tutoring and closing learning gaps; support academic intervention, test prep, and skill building; track student progress and administer assessments. Focus specifically on K–12 academic subjects and grade level mastery, helping students performing 1–3 years below grade level reach grade-level proficiency.
• Implement effective classroom management, discipline, and instructional strategies.
• Set up activities daily; prepare and duplicate materials and lesson plans and operate instructional equipment. Monitor and evaluate the instruction and the students’ progress.
• Prepare lesson plans, quizzes, Power Points and other material to support effective learning.
• Prepare, create, and submit students’ progress reports that accurately document academic performance, learning outcomes, areas of growth, and opportunities for improvement.
• Research and recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials that complement tutoring, enhance student engagement, address individual learning needs, and reinforce comprehension.
• Design, develop, and administer student assessments aligned with learning objectives to evaluate knowledge, track academic progress, identify learning needs, and inform instructional strategies.
• Engage students to identify specific areas of difficulty and learning gaps, using targeted questions and feedback to determine topics requiring further exploration and instructional support.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
• Maintain daily attendance sign‑in/sign‑out log and other records as required.
• Maintain the classroom or learning facility in a clean, organized and healthy manner; storage of materials is required daily.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom during various activities.
• Maintain frequent and regular parent communication and support parent involvement.
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development trainings on a weekly basis or as required. Commute to different school sites, as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES, QUALITIES AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Classroom Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to maintain a structured, positive, and inclusive environment that supports learning and behavior expectations.
• Youth Engagement: Demonstrated ability to plan and lead fun, developmentally appropriate academic and enrichment activities that keep students engaged,…