Northfield Colleges Tutor
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Job Location:
Northfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position is for the 2026-27 academic year; September 2026 start date.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY (CBWS) POSITIONS. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact before applying to find out what type of work award you have.
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 Northfields 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 schoolsand 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.
