Academic Support Tutor

Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI) Academic Support Tutor

Status: Non-exempt employee part-time temporary

Commitment: Various times locations after school hours up to 10-15 hours/week

Reports to: Academic/ Career Support Coordinator

Overview:

At the Social Justice Learning Institute we are dedicated to improving the educationhealth and well-being of youth of color by empowering them to take hold of theireducational future using research as a tool for community and social change. We trainstudents to conduct research on problems in their community using a rigorousyearlong curriculum while providing basic academic support (i.e. tutoringhomework assistance academic counseling etc.) and college preparatory education.Our youth learn what it takes to achieve academically in order to go to college andbecome civically engaged solution oriented and critical participants in thedemocratic experience. We envision an educational system where youth becomeengaged citizens who discover their best talents and apply them to help improve theworld they live within.

SJLI is seeking tutors for youth in grades 9-12 in 5 subjects: English & Math (upto Calculus).Potential applicants do not have to excel inboth disciplines but must in at least one.Tutors will start working now and will need to commit to work through the end ofthe academic school year at the end of June 2020.

Responsibilities:

Provide tutoring to students in South Los Angeles

Offer assistance with the development of study strategies

Work with the student to develop a tutoring plan that fits the students individualneeds

Prepare tutoring sessions to ensure the students academic development

Assess the students progress throughout tutoring sessions

Participate in tutor training and development sessions

Support students through the college application process including applicationsupport financial aid application support scholarship applications etc.

Qualifications:

Have successfully completed the course for which tutoring services are beingprovided or a higher level course in that subject

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Have a strong knowledge of A-G requirements the CSU UC and Commonapplications and the FAFSA

In pursuit of college degree or already obtained degree. Graduate students highlyencouraged to apply!

Enjoy tutoring the subject for which services are being provided

Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success

Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds

Bilingual a plus!

Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner

Exhibit patience and a positive attitude to facilitate an encouraging learningenvironment

Must be able to provide personal transportation to and from tutor site (vehicle highly recommended)

Schedule: Various times up to 10-15 hours a week

Location: Los Angeles area

Hourly Rate: $15 per hour