Science Tutor/Homework Helper - 6th Grade

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***PLEASE NOTE DATES: Monday, January 25 - June 2021***

**Tutors may be located in any US location - this is a remote position**

To apply, there are 3 STEPS: email resume, complete an application at BGCMe.org AND call (732) 707-7336 for immediate consideration.

BGCM is seeking a virtual tutor to support a few middle school students individually. Some students may have focus issues, due to ADHD (no behavior issues). The tutor will be responsible for providing virtual tutoring instruction, homework help, assistance with organization, and subject matter expertise in 6th grade science. This opportunity is directly addressing the impacts of COVID-19 which students are experiencing by receiving inadequate support from teachers during remote learning.

• Experience:

  • Tutoring/Teaching SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS, specifically dealing with ADHD
    (no behavior issues, focus issues only)

  • Teaching/Tutoring, 2 years is a plus

• Education:

  • Enrolled in bachelor's degree program or bachelor's degree obtained (Required)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with homework, upcoming assignments, and studying for tests.
• Assist with organization skills.
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner requesting information about the course, activity, and/or specific content so they can quickly serve the student’s needs.
• Respond to student's questions in a positive, supportive manner, giving as detailed explanations as possible.
• Guide the student through content and/or process to find answers to science questions.
• Be vigilant to signs the student is asking for help on, regarding assessment (quizzes and test) questions and setting the expectation with students that tutors will help clarify what the assessment questions are asking, provide parallel problems, or guide the student back to course content.
• Redirect students to appropriate to their teacher (when applicable) for questions relating to their specific course.
• Goal of this opportunity to have students master science facts, get students up to speed with their science class, and eventually have students be ahead of their science school curriculum.
• Provide brief written summary/progress report to parents and students after each session has concluded
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Details:

• Dates: 1/25/2021- June 2021
• Schedule: Flexible (based on student and tutor's availability)
• Subjects Covered: 6th Grade Science

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Adheres to the professional teaching obligation.
• Fosters a positive and motivating environment for students.
• Provide student feedback in a manner that supports learning.
• Actively listens and delivers information in a clear, compelling and concise manner.
• Attention to detail when typing with minimal spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Ability to multitask between multiple windows, students, and courses.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program is required.
• Minimum of two years special education experience tutoring/teaching science is a plus.
• Teaching license is a plus
• Strong technical expertise. Must be familiar with using a computer and have experience with Zoom and Google Meets