GED/ High School Re-entry Program Tutor

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Education Center: "Our objective is to reach each student at their current level of education and turn their deficits into abilities," Bryan Hayes, Education Center Director

The education center offers a high school re-entry program, a GED programs supportive of teen parents and a summer writers’ workshop. Sites located in West Seattle and White Center.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Education Center Tutor’s main objective is to provide direct service through individual or group tutoring in one or more academic subject. The Education Center Tutor will work with staff to understand each students’ individual learning goals and how their skills best match program need. The tutor will participate in all activities during program such as group games in order to build community and administer to social and emotional well being. Tutors will also act as mentors and positive role models for students during the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction:

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce presented learning material
• Present subject matter to students with the guidance of staff using methods such as lectures, discussions, worksheets, group work or supervised role-playing methods
• Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speaking students and students with Individual Education Plan

Supervision:

• Model and reinforce expectations for community norms and the use and care of materials
• Supervise or organize game and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development
• Assist when appropriate in personal development programs or behavior modification programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enthusiasm, imagination, patience, responsibility, flexibility
• Ability to commit to at least one full quarter (8-9 weeks) once or twice weekly
• Agree to undergo a background check completed by SWYFS
• Competence in at least one core subject area (mathematics, language arts, social studies, science and/or college and career readiness)
• Ability to work with high risk students and an open caring non-discriminatory attitude
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Knowledge other than English (Spanish preferred) is beneficial, but not required