Academic Tutor As Needed

Academic TutorHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.PAY RATE: $17.78 - $18.72 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Academic Tutor supervises academic tutoring sessions to help program participants develop the skills required to master academic course material in specific subjects such as Math, English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide individual and small group tutoring to students after-school through homework help and/or class material review. The Academic Tutor will also help develop and implement enrichment activities to enhance the participant's academic and social development. Other assistance might include; creating engagement activities and leading math and/or college preparatory workshops.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead academic tutoring sessions to help participants develop the skills required to master academic materialCoordinates daily homework assistance and tutoring program for studentsDevelop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with California Content StandardsAssist in the creation of learning activities and other department objectivesComplete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reportsMonitor the use of tutoring resources (laptops, calculators, books, etc.) during tutoring sessionSet up materials and prepare the classroom for the day's activities.Keep written logs of students' and observations and progressCommunicate with Lead Tutor, Project Advisor, and Director concerning the participantsMentor students about the college experiencePresent and lead workshops on topics around college/careers/financial literacy/leadership development as neededMonitor and supervise students during field trips when neededOther duties as required and is subject to change at any timeESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAbility to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employmentCoordinates daily homework assistance and tutoring program for studentsDevelop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with California Content StandardsAssist in the creation of learning activities and other department objectivesComplete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reportsKeep written logs of students' and observations and progressPrepares the classroom for the day's activities and programs by setting up materialsOther duties as required and is subject to change at any time.MANDATED REPORTERAs service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsAbility to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.EDUCATION:Current college freshman or higher with a mastery of target subjectMinimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency in high schoolEXPERIENCE:1 year of tutoring or related experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the studentsVolunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.