Basic Information Title: School Tutor Start Date: September 2020 Home Location: Highland Park Days of the Week: Wednesdays and Friday Work Hours: 9AM - 1PM Salary: paid hourly; rate based on qualifications Ideal Candidate: male with or working towards their degree in Education - We are looking for an experienced and reliable tutor to help out two elementary grade boys, grade 3 and 4. Both boys are homeschooled ages 7 and 8. - Tutor generally will work with both students one-on-one to provide help on a particular assignment or with basics in their homeschooling subjects. - After each session, Tutor will document tasks so that student's progress can be shared with parents. - The ideal candidate has worked professionally with school-age students for at least one year and is comfortable tutoring in at least two of the four core subjects (i.e., Mathematics, Language Arts, History, and Science). - The job requires traveling to the home of the family Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-1pm. Tutor Duties and Responsibilities - Reviewing homeschool curricula topics and assignments - Assisting with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, and other academic tasks - Explain key concepts, especially those learned in their homeschooling videos - Teaching various skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, creative writing, and approaches to answering test questions - Developing and distributing teaching materials to supplement homeschooling lessons - Reviewing tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for next exam preparation - Providing positive and constructive feedback - Offering feedback on progress to students' parents, and teachers where appropriate Tutor Skills and Qualifications: - Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback - Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies - Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize their learning approach for individual students - Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance - Associate or bachelor's degree in Education or working towards degree in Education - Previous demonstrated excellence in the elementary education arena - Experience working with children in a supervised setting - Optional certification from the National Tutoring Association, American Tutoring Association, Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession or the College Reading and Learning Association - Must be able to pass a background check