Middle and High School Avid Tutor at Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS)

OVERVIEW

(University of St. Thomas- MN Students ONLY)**APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL OR STATE WORK STUDY**

This position is off-campus and student employees must provide their own transportation to the site.

JOB TITLE: Avid Tutor at Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) 

PAY RATE: $18/hr

Shifts:

• Working as few as 2 hours/week and as many as 14 hours/week
•  A flexible and set schedule that works well with college class schedules

LOCATION(S): This opportunity is off-campus in Saint Paul Public School buildings (Middle and High School). 

Job Description: AVID is a college prep program for underserved middle and high school students. The program works to build and strengthen students’ skills for college preparedness. AVID is built on a core of reading, writing, organization, collaboration, and inquiry. AVID tutors work with small groups of students in a collaborative workshop model to help students solve academic problems. The tutor facilitates an academic conversation in which group members- including the tutor- ask probing questions rather than giving answers. This collaborative model helps students clarify, solidify, and shape their understanding of academic topics. In addition, it builds student agency and teamwork and creates a supportive academic community for students. AVID tutorials take place in the elective classroom with the teacher present.

Responsibilities:

● Participate in tutor training sessions.

● Support middle and high school students in building understanding of schoolwork in rigorous courses. ● Engage and collaborate throughout tutorial sessions by facilitating discussions, asking questions, and providing feedback.

● Work with more than one student at a time, facilitating small student groups.

● Be a good role model with a positive and professional attitude at all times.

● Report to the AVID elective class on time and be prepared to work.

● Must complete the SPPS hiring process as well as pass a background check before working with students.

Job Highlights:

● A flexible and set schedule that works well with college class schedules

● Pay of $18/hr.

● Paid training (virtual)

● Working as few as 2 hours/week and as many as 14 hours/week

● Paid opportunities to chaperone field trips when convenient

● An employment environment that is supportive of college students

● Mentoring students as they pursue their college aspirations

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Knowledge of the AVID system or willingness to learn about it.

● Ability to work in a professional capacity with SPPS students.

● Ability to show initiative by doing what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.

● Good communication skills, willingness to ask questions, and provide constructive feedback to students to improve the quality of the AVID class and tutorials.

● Ability to collaborate with AVID teachers, students, and other tutors.

● Ability to adhere to district/site policies and procedures.

● Ability to multitask duties.

● Ability to follow oral and written directions.