Tutor, Youth Development, Tutoring

Job Details

Location:

693 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Hours:

10-15 hours per week, weekday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm

Dates:
March 2, 2026 to June 5, 2026

Pay: $27 - $30 per hour depending on experience; work‑study available

Deadline:
Multiple positions available; positions open until filled

Since 1971, Jamestown Community Center has been providing learning opportunities and safe spaces for low‑income youth in San Francisco’s Mission District. Our programs include arts instruction, academic tutoring, sports, leadership development, employment, counseling, and parent programs, aiming to build resilience and foster leadership among youth.

Values:
Accountability, Education, Health, Inclusion, Social Justice.

Jamestown’s Tutor position provides individual academic support to elementary, middle, and high school youth in partnership with Mission Action’s Stay Over Program at Downtown High School. Tutors will offer 2 hours of small group tutoring and an hour of prep for the day.

• Attends an orientation, tutor meetings, and site meetings
• Develops, writes, turns in and leads two 60‑minute tutoring sessions per week per youth that include:
  • Engaging and challenging math or literacy skill‑building activities
  • Project‑based learning based on youth’s interests
  • Methods to track, reflect on, and display youth’s growth and progress
  • Homework and relationship‑building activities
• Communicates regularly with Academic Success Coach and/or parents
• Leads tutoring sessions that are safe and academically focused for 3‑5 youth
• Completes student progress reports
• Maintains professional attitude and work ethic
• Works with site team in program evaluations and events
• Complies with Jamestown policies and procedures, and laws pertaining to the operation of Jamestown

• A passion for Jamestown’s mission and commitment to high‑quality youth development
• Experience working with multi‑ethnic, multi‑cultural youth
• Strong literacy and/or math skills
• Ability to engage with elementary school youth and build meaningful relationships
• Work‑study eligibility through University of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco, or San Francisco State preferred but not required
• Availability in the evening hours, 7‑9 pm
• Willingness and ability to act as a role model for young people
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Work conditions include standard office, school settings, and occasional travel within the Bay Area
• Use of computer, phone, copier, and office equipment
• Fingerprint and TB clearance required

Jamestown Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and people of color to apply.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.