5th Grade Tutor - Day Care Funded (2024-2025)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Tutor - Elon Elementary

SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT

Assigned school / classroom(s)

SALARY

Starting at $20.00 an hour

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Assigned Teacher / Principal

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday Friday

2-3 hours per day between 8am-12pm

WORK HOURS

As needed / assigned

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

As needed / assigned within school year

U POSITION PURPOSE :

Under general supervision, provides tutorial services to assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.

Collaborates with the school principal and staff members to assess students’ needs and how best to address them. Each grade level determines student needs and target time is with small group work or one-on-one instruction with students.

Target areas are with Reading Language Arts and / or Math. Focus grade levels are 2-5.

Reports to the Principal or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of activities performed by teacher.
• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of student handbook.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• General knowledge of methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

U PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Tutoring / Teaching Experience / Teacher Training
• Background in Literacy Development, Mathematics

U ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serve as a role model for students being served.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. May be required to assist students including lifting, holding, restraining, guiding, leading by hand, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with ABSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by : Employee's Signature

Date

Approval by : Supervisor's Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.

They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.

This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HC review and approval, any time.