Teen Mathematics Academic Tutor

PAY RANGE:

$20.75 - $26.75 Hourly

PROGRAM PREPARATION:
School Year 2026-2027 After School Program
Program preparations are scheduled for mid July 2026, with applicant onboarding to begin early July.

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS:

• Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA **

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Math Tutor supports students' academic growth while also serving as a positive, engaging mentor. The Tutor helps make math approachable, encouraging, and fun. When academic support is not in session, the Tutor actively engages with students through games, conversations, and enrichment activities, building strong relationships, boosting confidence, and creating a welcoming space where youth feel supported and motivated to learn. Tutors may also take on leadership responsibilities, support junior staff, and contribute ideas that enhance program activities and student engagement. Math Tutors report directly to the Site Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• Experience working with youth needing academic support or intervention.
• Strong classroom or group management skills in youth programs.
• Ability to lead engaging academic activities and encourage positive study habits.
• Willingness to learn age-appropriate curriculum aligned with HIDOE standards.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills; customer service oriented.
• Experience working with teens in areas like recreation, leadership, service learning, and college/career readiness.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, maturity, and decision-making.
• Collaborative, flexible, and open to youth-led programming, even outside personal expertise.
• Leads by example with professionalism and integrity.
• Builds positive, inclusive relationships with diverse youth and staff.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva (preferred); able to learn new platforms as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge:

• 6 months or more experience facilitating instruction with an emphasis on youth requiring academic intervention.
• Skilled in general youth programs group or classroom management.
• Ability to take initiative in implementing engaging academic activities and promote healthy studying habits.
• Must be able to acquire the knowledge necessary for the age-appropriate curriculum specific to assigned subject in accordance to HIDOE standards.
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills, well organized and multi-tasked oriented.
• Understanding of working with teens, group management, and group work
• Experience engaging middle and high school youth in recreation, leadership development, service learning, civic engagement, college and career pathways, and other personal development areas
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Possess a collaborative and flexible mindset that elevates youth voice and provide opportunities in areas where the candidate may not have expertise
• Lead by example, serve as a model of professionalism and competency for peers and employees
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows 10 and above, Canva, preferred
• Ability to operate other software applications as required

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching and facilitating academic instruction required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Current certification in language arts or mathematics education is preferred.
• General office operations experience preferred.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certified (training available upon hire).

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

*See job opportunities page for full details
**This position and its pay are dependent on the availability of funds and continuation of the contracted program. The current contract provides programming for August 2025 - July 2026 with the likely possibility of extension for an additional year (until July 2027).