Northfield Colleges Tutor

Job Description

Position is for the 2026-27 academic year; September 2026 start date.

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Job Title: Northfield Colleges Tutor


Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

One of Northfield's three elementary schools or Northfield Middle School.

• Greenvale Park: 500 Lincoln Pkwy, Northfield, MN 55057
• Bridgewater: 401 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN 55057
• Spring Creek: 1400 Maple St, Northfield, MN 55057
• Middle School: 2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: America Reads

Unit Number (5 digits):

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Erin Golden Zimmerman, Assistant Director for Student Civic Leadership, Svoboda Center, in collaboration with Host Teacher.

Wage Range: $15.50/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):


The objective of the Northfield College Tutor program is to motivate and guide Northfield students' academic success through weekly tutoring sessions. Tutoring is provided in three elementary schools and one middle school within the Northfield School District. This position is expected to serve as a positive role model for children in the Northfield School District. Tutors, when hired, will be paired with a teacher primarily based on schedule availability.

Transferable Skills:

• Express and facilitate feedback
• Describe and articulate information to help students understand key concepts
• Inspire and encourage students
• Lead and advise students with schoolwork

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commit to work scheduled hours every week as a tutor
• Orient with the supervisor (teacher) to understand classroom dynamics and supervisor expectations.
• Assist individual students or small groups with academic needs
• Meet all program expectations, including paperwork, dress code, background check, code of conduct and attendance policies
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors each semester (i.e. email, office visits)
• Participate in program evaluation/end of year survey

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Reliable and patient with a desire to motivate and assist students in grades K-8
• Effective communication schools
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to receive and give instruction

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.