Job
Purpose:
The Tutor
Facilitator oversees tutoring sessions at the designated library and/or school
locations. This position acts as an immediate onsite supervisor for the Student
Tutors that are in both the Tutor Me Program and Tutors in the Classroom. This position reports directly to the Coordinator for daily
communication. for any problems or situations that are out of your
immediate control. This position is volunteer only. The schedule is Monday-Friday from, 9 am - 11 am and 3 pm – 6 pm. Smart Kids Inc. is closed on some major holidays: New Year’s, Martin
Luther King, Independence Day, Labor Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Job Qualifications:
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Previous experience working with children; youth, or
in a youth-set environment. Also must have prior tutoring and mentoring
experience.
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Must have experience with management, and communication with one or more parties can be detail orientated.
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Students must have received a grade of "C+"
or better in the course(s) they are interested in tutoring in (or comparable
courses) and should have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
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All Tutor Facilitators must pass a drug test and background
check.
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Must be a current college student with 15 hours of
college courses.
Job
Responsibilities:
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Be the direct line of communication for the Teachers,
Student Tutors, and Parents/Guardians. Speak to all parents/guardians about any
discussions during the tutoring sessions. If possible, do not let anyone disturb
the actual tutoring sessions.
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Tutor Facilitators must agree to abide by all Smart
Kids, Inc.’s Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulations (please see company
handbook). Also, Tutor Facilitators must attend the two-day training
orientation before tutoring assignments are assigned.
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You are considered the immediate contact person/onsite
manager for the Student Tutors. Answer any questions to the best of
your ability that they may have. Be there to assist them while the tutoring
sessions take place. Try to resolve any issues that may arise or immediately
contact the Program Executive Director for any issues that are beyond your
control.
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Oversee, manage, and have direct communication with
the Student Tutors before and after every tutoring session.
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See to it that the Student Tutor arrives on time. If
there should be an emergency, for example: if the Student Tutor is late or does not
show up for the tutoring session, then it is your responsibility to step in and
start the tutoring session on time.
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Report all incidents that occur by reporting them to the
Program Executive Director and filling out an Accident Form.
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Be sure that all students leave on time. You are not to leave until the student and
Student Tutor has left for the session. If a parent/guardian picks up their child, please take six minutes after the tutoring session is over and then
contact the Program Executive Director so that they can proceed with the
investigation. Make sure that you fill out a Late Pick-Up Form immediately.
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You are responsible for reviewing all logged Community
Services Hours for Student Tutors.
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Students agree to abide by
all Smart Kids, Inc.’s Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulations (please see
company handbook). Also, students must attend the two-day training sessions
that are usually held at Saint Louis University before tutoring assignments are
issued.
Job Format:
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Before any tutoring sessions are to start, you will
have to attend a manual Training Session that is held at Saint Louis
University, complete a meeting with the Program
Executive Director, and finally do a meet and greet with the Student Tutor that
you will manage.
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Be sure to have your Smart Kids, Inc. ID Badge on you
at all times, especially on school grounds.
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Sign in to the Principal’s Office or Administration to
alert them that you are now on school grounds.
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Report to the designated school thirty minutes before
the tutoring sessions are to start. Make sure that the tutoring sessions start
on time.
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Remain onsite
until the entire tutoring session is complete for that day.
Qualifications:
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Previous experience working with children; youth, or
in a youth-set environment. Also must have prior tutoring and mentoring
experience.
-
Must have experience with management,
communication, and with one or more parties, and can be detailed orientated.
-
Students must have received a grade of "C+"
or better in the course(s) they are interested in tutoring in (or comparable
courses) and should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5.
-
All Tutor Facilitators must pass a drug test and background
check.
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Must be a current college student with 15 hours of a college course.
Location(s):
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Saint Louis County and Saint Louis City school
districts.
Salary:
This
is a volunteer only position and is highly recommended for college students that are
seeking Community Service Hours, Internship Hours, Practicum Field Work,
Volunteer Hours, or Federal Work-Study Program (for UMSL and SLU students only). If you are looking for pay, please fill out the Employment Application.
Our students are our most important resources. We
share a common goal— educating children to become active, productive, and happy
contributing community members. Many children need individualized attention and
you have had varied experiences that can help our children achieve. YOU can
help many of our children in school. We need volunteers to help teachers in ways
that will allow her/him to provide more personal assistance to our children.
Rèsumès
Accepted Until: Continuously
To apply for this position, please download an application
via the web at www.smartkidsinc.org. Include
your Rèsumè, Cover Letter, and copy of college transcripts. Please send your
application packets to our Administration Office at 11520 St. Charles Rock
Road, Suite 102, Bridgeton, MO 63044, or via email at info@smartkidsinc.org.
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