Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

Summer Tutor in Pennsauken

Start date: July 6- July 30, 2026

Reports To: Site Coordinator

Subordinate Staff: none

Site Information

• Locations:
  • Pennsauken School District (Exact schools TBD)
• Summer schedule times: 9am-1pm
• 4 days per week; Monday - Thursday
• Hours do not exceed 16 hours per week

BASIC FUNCTION

The NJ| PA Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring for K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps. The New Jersey Tutoring Corps seeks to hire tutors to work with scholars in partnership with the Pennsauken School District. Tutors will work with small groups of scholars, typically in groups of 1-4, in grades 3rd-5th, in building skills in math and literacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engage and communicate instructions with scholars in grades K- 8th to build on existing mathematics and/or literacy skills;
• Complete daily records, including attendance (digitally) on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided;
• Tutors must be able to sit with scholars for 4-6 hours a day;
• Prepare lessons digitally, use the data to drive instruction, and maintain respect for the confidentiality of all program data;
• Have proficient technology skills;
• Communicate regularly with your site coordinator to provide optimum learning experiences for scholars;
• Participate in coaching from an instructional coach and demonstrate the ability to receive and act upon feedback;
• Possess the desire to continuously grow and learn;
• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars “glass half full”;
• Be responsive and work collaboratively with a team-oriented mindset; this includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with classroom teacher and building administration;
• Complete all training;
• Arrive to work on time,
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS

• Individuals must have teaching/mentoring experience (or recently retired), or subbing (60 credit) experience, or tutoring experience
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Math & ELA;
• Maintain integrity, resilience, trustworthiness, and patience with scholars and teammates;
• Espouse the belief that all scholars deserve the highest-quality education;
• Professionalism—We do critical work to help grow scholars skills and confidence, and we do it with the highest degree of professionalism;
• Professional skills include attention to detail, timely and proactive communication, and job preparedness;
• MUST have a Gmail email address or be willing to create a Gmail account; and experience with Google Suite applications: Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms;
• Employees are encouraged to use their private computer device(s) to perform work-related assignments. If necessary, employees can ask for a company loaner;
• Genuine desire to work with young children in a small group tutoring/academic intervention capacity, building on foundational skills and closing learning gaps using formative and summative data and strong teaching pedagogy;
• New Jersey or Pennsylvania Fingerprint Certificate and Background Clearance- The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment authorization verification;
• Must adhere to local health department and school district requirements for the site at which you are working, including any mask rules that must be followed, if applicable.
• Reliable transportation to travel to sites;
• Bilingual (optional, but a plus).

APPLICATION

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply.
• Before being hired, you will be asked to email your teaching certification (if applicable) and one professional letter.
  • Upon accepting an offer with NJ|PATC, you are required to have an active Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate AND a Child Abuse History Clearance .
  • If you do not have a certificate, you will be required to obtain the required certificate upon working on-site.
• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
• The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful uploading of required documents and completion of background and reference checks.

JOB DISCLAIMER

Please note that our school-year tutoring schedule is based on the school calendar for the partners we serve. These calendars include predictable break periods during which onsite staff may not be required to work. The predictable vacation periods include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Winter break (mid-December to mid-January)
• Spring break (mid-March to mid-April)
• Summer break (mid-May to mid-September)
• Detailed dates to follow

Employees have reasonable assurance of returning to work after a predictable vacation period unless otherwise informed.

COMPANY: New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Tutors

COMPENSATION: $30- 40/hrs. Vary; Semi-monthly; Paid Training

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

New Jersey Tutoring Corps, Inc. makes reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for all employees or applicants, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that the accommodations do not require significant difficulty or expense.