Tutor

Position Title

Part time Tutor

Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$22- $25 per hour

Reports to

Program Director BDCA

Location

Bronx Design and Construction Academy 333 East 151st Street Bronx NY 10451

Program

Neighborhood Development Area (NDA)

Date

April 1st 2025

Summary

East Side House (ESH) founded in 1891 is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Our youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

Neighborhood Development Area Educational Support Programs provide High School students with the services and support they need to do better in school enter college or an advanced training program learn leadership skills and develop conflict resolution/mediation skills. East Side House Settlement is directly responsible for the administration of the Bronx Design and Construction Academy NDA program which enhances the academic component by offering additional academic support career and education exploration work preparation skills development and internships.

We are seeking a Tutor to provide structured academic support and guidance to our students throughout the school year. The primary role of the Tutor is to help ensure that students meet or exceed grade level standards and expectations within a given subject area. Tutors must be able to motivate and maintain the interest of the students while setting a positive example in all areas including timeliness attendance and professionalism. Additionally Tutors must take a sincere active and appropriate interest in the well-being of all students.

Primary Functions

• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students to provide them with academic intervention
• Partner with Academic Support Team to develop and implement instructional strategies
• Regularly provide and/or exchange student information with Student Advocates and other program staff as appropriate
• Document all tutoring sessions in the Tutor Log detailing student interactions achievements and any potential concerns
• Periodically administer assessments and collaborate with staff to analyze scores
• Perform other duties assigned

Qualification Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and programs of East Side House
• Must be enrolled in a college degree program; Bachelors or Masters degree preferred
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to create basic lesson plans
• Familiarity with Common Core Standards is a huge plus
• Must be available to work after school hours (e.g. 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.- Tues. Wed. and/or Thurs only)

Education/ Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelors degree in education human services or related field.
• Minimum of two years experience with youth at risk and/or school setting.
• Excellent verbal analytical writing communication organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment and multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community service/ development.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word and other applications.

Additional Eligibility Qualification

Department of Education (DOE)

Competencies

1. Teamwork Orientation
2. Communication Proficiency
3. Customer/Client Focus
4. Time Management/Ability to meet deadlines
5. Organization of records emails and documents
6. Problem Solving/ Analysis

Position Type and Expected Hours of work:

This is a part-time job. 3-6 hours per week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursdays only.

Supervisory Responsibility

The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Business casual. This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities minorities veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.