Make College a Reality! After-School Tutoring with The College Success Academy

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CSA VOLUNTEER TUTOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Steppingstone Foundation’s College Success Academy seeking volunteer tutors at our after-school sites:

Jackson/Mann K-8 and Edison K-8 in Brighton/Allston

Position Overview

The College Success Academy, through rigorous college-prep programming, seeks to advance Boston Public School students’ academic achievement, socio-emotional competency and college awareness, toward the overarching goal of college graduation. Volunteer tutors at the College Success Academy support a positive climate, teach social-emotional skills, and work alongside professional teachers to provide individual attention to Middle School Scholars. They help Scholars complete homework, facilitate educational games and activities, supervise - and play! - during snack and recess, and assist with other daily logistical tasks; individuals may also ride home on the bus with Scholars.

Schedule and Location

After-school sessions run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays:

• Edison K-8 School, Brighton: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Jackson/Mann K-8 School, Allston: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

In addition, there will be approximately 6 tutor meetings outside of these hours. All volunteer tutors are expected to commit to at least two days each week at one of the above locations. We are looking for volunteers to commit to tutor from mid-September 2014 through late May 2015. There are also opportunities to volunteer for one term that consist of a three-month commitment.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Attend tutor orientation, monthly meetings, and follow-up workshops as required
• Arrive promptly and attend scheduled tutoring commitments consistently. If an absence is anticipated, inform site coordinators in advance
• Assist with set-up of program materials
• Assist in the supervision of arrival, dismissal, snack, and recreational periods
• Monitor and provide academic support for Scholars in study hall and CSA courses; help answer Scholars’ questions as they work through homework and class materials/projects
• Support individual Scholars’ academic needs as assigned
• Communicate Scholars’ academic progress to CSA staff and faculty
• Hold Scholars accountable to CSA rules and expectations by utilizing classroom management techniques and the CSA behavior system
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and college access
• Strong desire to improve educational opportunities for underserved students
• Excellent cross-cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
• Eagerness to work with middle school students and ability to support and challenge students academically
• Tutoring experience, preferably at the middle school level (grades 5-8)

To Apply

We encourage you to schedule a time to visit one of our placement sites. Email Christian Hightower (chightower@tsf.org) if you are interested and would like more information. Please include "CSA Volunteer Tutor" in the subject line of your email. For more information about The Steppingstone Foundation, please visit www.tsf.org.