Math Tutor

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy OUR VISION BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity. To learn more about BRICK, please visit BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York. BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School is our Newark location. As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. BRICK Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course. To learn more about our Newark location, BRICK Gateway Academy, please visit Overview Role: The BRICK Education Network seeks to hire Math Tutors who work directly with lead math teachers to support scholars in reaching their math goals. The tutor role is ideal for someone working towards their Bachelor’s degree and/or working towards a career change to enter the teaching profession. The role can be full-time, with benefits, or part-time. Part-time requires a daily commitment, Monday thru Friday. Essential Functions Demonstrating a proficiency in working with black and brown students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds Demonstrating cultural competence and knowledge of best practices to support students of various social-economic experiences when working with our students Creating and maintaining a positive, safe and collaborative classroom environment for students Continuously strengthening their classroom community by investing students and families in our iDream values (Innovation, Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control and Model Student), Core Values, Mission, and Vision Supporting or leading the execution of the network-adopted unit and lesson plans to accelerate math student learning and social-emotional development during the core block and small group instruction Creating exemplar student math responses and anticipating misconceptions Supporting instructional practices as outlined with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and acceleration as needed for student learning and success Attending and actively participating in all required meetings to ensure strong communication and professional development, including coaching, department, grade level, and staff meetings led by the school leadership team and the network academic leadership team Collaborating with coaches and peers to learn and share best practices and build a strong adult culture Utilizing data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform whole or small group instruction Adjusting instruction as needed during small groups to meet the unique needs of their students, including adjusting to different student learning styles and differentiating instruction Teaching, modeling, and enforcing school-wide systems and structures Participating in whole school events and home visits to help build strong trusting relationships with students and their families Analyzing problems, identifying solutions and taking appropriate action; resolving problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes Exemplifying the BRICK core values (Faithful Commitment, Relentlessness, Compassion, Savvy Ambition, Restless Improvement and Accountability) Qualifications: A strong love for mathematics and the willingness to learn new math concepts An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel Prior experience working with children strongly preferred Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. Salary, Goals and Employment Period Salary Range: Competitive compensation package; Based upon previous experienceFull time Employment Period: 11 Months BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr