Academic Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : ACADEMIC TUTOR

POSITION : CASUAL (6-8 HOURS PER WEEK)

COMPENSATION : $21.55 / HR

LOCATION : In-person. Middle School in Daly City (Thomas R. Pollicita)

TENTATIVE START DATE : October 1, 2025

ABOUT JCYC

Established in 1970, JCYC was founded by students who stood in solidarity with other communities to fight for the creation of ethnic studies. Today, JCYC annually serves over 7,000 young people from all backgrounds and provides a continuum of care from preschool through college. The organization strives to offer young people a comprehensive array of services to ensure that they have the resources and support necessary to grow into healthy, productive adults.

JCYC VALUES

Community : We foster a collective desire and passion to support the healthy development of children and youth.

Cooperation : We build strong partnerships to ensure we have the greatest impact on children and youth possible.

Compassion : We see in a child that which they cannot see in themselves.

Diversity : We respect and embrace differences that make all members of our society unique.

Integrity : We conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve.

Vision : Like a child, we look ahead with imagination and without limits.

ABOUT COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS

The JCYC College Access Programs include TRIO - Educational Talent Search (ETS) & Upward Bound (UB) - and Cal-SOAP (SF Cal-SOAP). They are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the California Student Aid Commission, respectively. The goal of these programs is to serve low-income school youth, ages 11 and older, who have the potential to be the first generation in their family to attend college. These programs support middle and high school students in graduating from high school, enrolling and completing college, and applying for federal and state aid. For more information, please visit www.jcyccollegeaccess.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

Do you want to get paid and make a difference by tutoring middle school students in San Francisco or Daly City? Apply to tutor for JCYC! We are seeking part-time Tutors to work 6-8 hours a week, assisting middle school students with their homework during the 2025-2026 school year. Earn $21.55 an hour, gain valuable leadership and communication skills, meet interesting people, contribute to your community, and have fun by becoming a Tutor. We offer training, so there is no need to understand all subjects before you start.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Tutor middle school students at a school site in small and / or large groups with an estimated ratio of 5 to 10 students per 1 Tutor;

Assist the Middle School Educational Advisor in managing a small caseload of students by tracking their academic progress throughout the school year;

Assist Middle School Educational Advisor with paperwork and event planning activities, such as local / long-distance college campus field trips during the school day.

Assist the Middle School Educational Advisor with workshops, educational activities / programming, and academic assistance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Current High School student (11th / 12th grade) OR currently enrolled to obtain an AA degree or Bachelor's degree. Minors must receive a work permit signed by their school.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Available to work 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 3 : 00PM- 5 : 30PM (flexible and based on hiring site). Must also be available for quarterly Friday evening paid workshops / training.

Must be willing to provide TB Testing results and Background Check upon hire. Any out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the requested onboarding will be covered / reimbursed.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrate constructive communication skills (oral & written).

Effectively exercise compassion and positive behavior management skills.

Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork skills; Highly reliable.

Some experience working with youth similar to the program's target population (e.g., low-income, first-generation college-bound, ethnically diverse).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation for this position is $21.55 / HR. JCYC offers :

Sick pay. No benefits and vacation accrual.

30 minute lunch break if working more than 5 hours in a day.

HOW TO APPLY

Please compose a cover letter describing your commitment to JCYC's mission and how your experience fits the qualifications for this position. To apply, please attach your cover letter and resume to your ADP application, and, if applicable, let us know what your school schedule is. No phone calls or visits please! If you have any questions, email applycollegeaccess@jcyc.org | Attn : Tutor Position.

JCYC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We value the unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives that applicants will bring to this position and encourage. We look at each applicant’s full experience, consider each applicant and encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.