Academic Support Specialist

Job Summary The Academic Support Specialist is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Panda Center of Hope Academic Success Room and ensuring members receive consistent academic support aligned with program goals. This role focuses on creating a structured academic environment, providing tutoring support, monitoring member progress, and implementing academic enrichment activities that strengthen learning outcomes. The Academic Support Specialist works closely with program staff, volunteers, and families to ensure members receive the support necessary to succeed academically. Key Responsibilities Academic Supporting & Tutoring Academic assistance and support with school assignments Providing daily homework help and tutoring for members ages 6-18 Assisting members with reading, writing, math and other academics subjects Supporting members in understanding assignments rather than completing work for them. Facilitating small group tutoring sessions for members needing additional academic help Ensuring members complete homework before participating in recreational activities when appropriate Creating a Structured Academic Environment Ensure a focused academic space where members can concentrate on learning Maintaining a quiet, organized, and welcoming study environment Establishing clear expectations for behavior and academic engagement Managing study tables and tutoring zones Providing age-appropriate academic resources and materials Creating a culture that values learning and academic responsibility Academic Skill Development Provide opportunities for members to strengthen their academic skills Leading weekly academic skill-building workshops Teaching study strategies and organization skills Supporting literacy development through reading activities Facilitating math skill reinforcement sessions Introducing STEM-based learning activities Academic Monitoring & Progress Tracking Ensure program is meeting goals by monitoring members’ progress throughout the year Tracking member participation in the Panda Center of Hope Monitoring homework completion Conducting academic check-ins with members Identifying members needing additional academic support #J-18808-Ljbffr