Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Tutor to support the Academic Support Unit.

The Tutor will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Tutor will join our Academic Support Unit team to help provide structured academic support and guidance to our students throughout the school year. The ideal candidate will ensure that students meet or exceed grade-level standards and expectations within a given subject area. Tutors must be able to motivate and maintain the students' interest while setting a positive example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance, and professionalism. Additionally, Tutors must take a sincere, active, and appropriate interest in the well-being of all students.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
  

Who You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to create basic lesson plans preferred
• Familiarity with Common Core Standards is a huge plus
  

What You’ll Do

• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students to provide them with academic intervention
• Partner with Academic Support Team to develop and implement instructional strategies
• Regularly provide and/or exchange student information with program staff, as appropriate
• Document all tutoring sessions in the Tutor Log, detailing student interactions, achievements, and any potential concerns
• Periodically administer assessments and collaborate with staff to analyze scores
• Perform other duties assigned
  

Schedule

• Spring & Fall: Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, 3:30-7:30 pm
• Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. 

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. 

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include: 

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus 
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
  

The salary range for this position is $30- $35 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.