21st Century Tutor - North Ridge Crossing

Job Details: Job Location: North Ridge Crossing - Knoxville, TN, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, PRIMARY FUNCTION: The 21st Century Tutor is responsible for providing after-school tutoring services to support student learning and development, including academic enrichment, mentoring, tutoring, and homework help as required by the 21st Century/LEAP grants.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Development and Implementation

Provides academic tutoring to students
Develops individual, small group, and large group academic lesson plans appropriate for students in the program
Teaches and evaluates academic lessons
Maintains contact with each child's classroom teacher, in person, or via telephone or email, to coordinate afterschool lessons with classroom teacher curriculum
Helps students develop positive self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work
Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas
Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessments. Keeps a daily running record of student response and progress
Submits all administrative paperwork, such as time sheets, correctly and on time
Ensures confidentiality of records and information is maintained at all times
Completes/assists with SWORPS data entry on a weekly basis and mid-year and year-end reports as directed by the Program Director

Qualifications: INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Dependability – proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner
Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos
Dedication to service – demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills
Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task
Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies
Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Minimum BA or BS degree
Ideal candidate is a certified teacher 
Has experience tutoring children

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to lift 20 pounds
Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more
Must be able to move quickly to keep up with youth