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English Tutor at OPTIONS FOR YOUTH

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
3/22/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Depending on Experience
Length of Work Year
year round
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

Are you an educator who wants to make an impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for educators who are outgoing, authentic, energetic, motivated, and inspiring. OFY places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being. Options for Youth is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. When California’s Charter School Law passed in 1993, Options For Youth became the first sanctioned charter school in California. For almost 30 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to developing a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you might be the educator that we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

General Summary:

Primary responsibility is to assist teachers in teaching the necessary concepts to students within the designated English units.  Provides direct non-certificated instructional support 100% of the time.

 

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

  • Provide open English tutoring as scheduled.
  • Clearly post and market availability of tutoring along with schedule.
  • Maintain a consistent schedule as arranged with their supervisor.
  • Support the teachers.
  • Work to create step-by-step solution manuals for the center during open times.
  • Keep the work area neat and clean.
  • Instructs students in English within a small classroom environment and/or 1 on 1 situation. 
  • Communicates with AR (Academic Recovery) teachers and advising them on the conduct and performance of their students while they are participating in any classroom instruction.
  • Meets with students to discuss areas of development.
  • Counsels students in subject area concerns.
  • Monitors student performance within the areas of class work, attendance, and discipline as needed.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

               

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with teachers, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a team player with colleagues and administrators.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
  • Access to daily reliable transportation.
  • Ability to organize a variety of tasks locally and in different geographic areas.
  • Ability to handle daily classroom instruction.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Proficient command of the subject matter. 
  • Proficient computer knowledge and previous experience with Microsoft software.
  • Ability to share life experiences with students in relation to the class content.
  • Ability to engage, motivate, support and encourage at-risk students coming from a variety of educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Provide an energetic classroom experience and tutoring. 
  • Ability to provide an example of strong self-esteem, confidence and leadership.

 

 

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum high school degree.

 

 

 

 

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

 

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