Tutor: Lyndhurst

School Year Tutor - Lyndhurst

Anticipated Start Date: Mid-October

Reports To: On-site Leader

Location is Eligible for Tutor Apprenticeship Program

Site Information:

• Location: 619 Page Avenue, Lyndhurst NJ 07071

• Embedded school day

• Tutoring schedule: 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) exact schedule pending

• Hours to not exceed 29 hours per week; work hours are subject to change based on the partnership's needs.

• Program end date: Pending

• Subject: Math and ELA

• Grades: 6-8th grade

BASIC FUNCTION

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring in math and literacy to K–8 students, helping to close learning gaps. Tutors work in partnership with local education agencies (LEAs) to support scholars in small groups of 1–4, building foundational skills and confidence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receive an On-the-Job Training (OJT) checklist, which outlines job competencies that, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Engage K–8 scholars in math and literacy, using an asset-based approach to build skills and confidence, and sit with scholars for 4–6 hours per day.

• Complete daily records, including attendance (digitally) on scholar progress and site needs using the tools provided;

• Prepare lessons digitally, use the data to drive instruction, and maintain respect for the confidentiality of all program data.

• Communicate regularly with your site leaders to provide optimum learning experiences for scholars.

• Participate in coaching, implement feedback, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth

• Use an asset-based approach in working with scholars, “glass half full”;

• Demonstrate professionalism, including reliability, punctuality, responsiveness to email communication, and promptly complete all required training.

• Maintain integrity, resilience, trustworthiness, and patience with scholars and teammates;

• 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.

EMPLOYER QUALIFICATIONS

• Individuals must have a minimum of 60 college credits,

  • Tutoring or teaching experience preferred but not mandatory

  • Some knowledge of instructional frameworks and methodologies, a plus.

• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Math & ELA; optional, but a plus.

• 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;

• Strong professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

• Genuine desire to work with young children to impact their education through academic intervention;

• 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;

• Complete a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States

• Reliable transportation to travel to and between sites;

• Bilingual (optional, but a plus).

• 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;

Optional: Apprenticeship Program: The Tutoring Corps is proud to offer employees the opportunity to participate in our Tutor Apprentice Program. As an apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting scholars through high-impact tutoring while simultaneously advancing your education and career goals. This unique program allows you to earn a higher wage upon completion and close education gaps towards earning a teaching certificate all while gaining instructional experience that strengthens your professional skills.

APPLICATION

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply.

• Upon accepting an offer with NJTC, you are required to have an active NJ or PA (depending on work site) Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate AND list NJ|PATC as an active vendor/employer.

  • As part of onboarding, you will be asked to upload your teaching certification and one professional letter of recommendation, and other supporting documents to the self-service portal.

  • If you do not have a certificate, and you are applying to work at a NJ site, you may use this link to apply for one:

• 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, our 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: Onsite Staff – Tutors

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

BENEFITS: employees are eligible to participate in the payroll deferral 401K program

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.