Job Description
$12/hr, 8 hours weekly
Hiring at the following locations:
Club Canutillo- 651 Canutillo Avenue, Canutillo, TX
Club Clendenin- 2701 Harrison Avenue, El Paso, TX
Club Ross- 6101 Hughey Circle, El Paso, TX
For over 98 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso has helped young people build great futures as productive and responsible citizens. Today, our four Clubs serve nearly two thousand children annually through Club membership and community outreach. We work with students through activities that help them succeed in school and become leaders. Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their goals and we exist to make that dream a reality.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Tutor is responsible for providing targeted homework help and academic assistance in the applicable subject area(s) (Math/ELAR) for youth in a Learning Community Center environment. S/he plays an essential role in ensuring the safety of club members, as well as establishing positive social interactions and maintaining a positive environment. Tutors work collaboratively with the Site Coordinator and school day staff to assist club members with developing academic improvement in specific subject area(s), based on the club’s needs assessment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Meets with students to go over their homework assignments in the applicable subject area(s)
§ Works with Site Coordinator and school day staff to implement relevant and effective curriculum for youth
§ Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that are giving them trouble or warrant further exploration
§ Takes notes during or after tutoring sessions to follow up with the student later
§ Communicates with parents/guardians about trouble areas or any other issue that requires attention
§ Ensures a healthy and safe environment by ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained
§ Implements BGCA & BGCEP programs, services, and activities to ensure that they meet the stated objectives, as well as the needs and interests of club members
§ Compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation
§ Supports data tracking related to daily activities and meeting grant requirements, when applicable
§ Attends all mandatory staff meetings and staff training regularly
§ Other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and Project Director
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Contributes to the successful execution of the organization’s mission by following the policies and procedures, professional standards, and communication requirements of staff members
§ Instills a sense of sponsorship, teamwork, and fair play in club members, as well as among staff during tutoring
§ Maintains daily contact with club members and provides guidance, mentoring, and role modeling
§ Tracks inventory of tutoring materials for learning and recreation
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
§ High school diploma or G.E.D
§ Valid Driver’s License
§ English/Spanish capabilities
§ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written
§ A minimum of one year of work experience with children and youth
§ Experience in planning and supervising activities based on the development needs of young people or equivalent experience
§ Valid State Driver’s License
§ CPR/ AED/ First-Aid Certification
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:
§ Bachelor’s in Education or
§ Degree in progress relevant to subject area
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and stand; talk or hear; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and may be infrequently required to run. The employee must remain physically fit enough to keep children safe in an emergency.
The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to perform certain duties. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate in office settings to moderate and usually loud in recreation and play settings when children are present.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.