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Position Title: Teen Tutor, Part Time
Department: Juvenile Justice
Reports To: Senior Management Staff
Please send resume with cover letter to @ Jclark@palnyc.org.
Job Summary:
The Tutor is responsible for assisting at-risk teenagers in the area of homework assistance and improved literacy. Knowledge of NYC HS curriculum including Regents subjects and SAT prep preferred. Sites available in Harlem, Jamaica, East New York and South Bronx. Employment will begin in September.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Model and uphold all Agency rules.
2. Meet with case workers to discuss youths' academic progress or difficulties as well as behavioral issues that may affect learning.
3. Provide individual and small group tutoring.
4. Present ideas and suggestions for improving programs as often as possible. When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also offer an alternate solution.
5. Build positive relationships with youth and staff and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and behavior.
6. Create stimulating lessons or activities that enhance grade appropriate learning.
7. Observe and document youth who appear to have weaknesses in academic areas.
8. Respond to any requests the case workers may provide with regard to the educational needs of a youth.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Afternoon & Evening Hours
2. Submit weekly, monthly, written and verbal reports as requested.
3. Attend staff meetings.
Qualifications:
1. Ability to work with at-risk teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
2. Prior tutoring experience with high school curriculum including Regents subjects
3. Associates Degree preferred. Current college students also considered.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to the job.
Department: Juvenile Justice
Reports To: Senior Management Staff
Please send resume with cover letter to @ Jclark@palnyc.org.
Job Summary:
The Tutor is responsible for assisting at-risk teenagers in the area of homework assistance and improved literacy. Knowledge of NYC HS curriculum including Regents subjects and SAT prep preferred. Sites available in Harlem, Jamaica, East New York and South Bronx. Employment will begin in September.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Model and uphold all Agency rules.
2. Meet with case workers to discuss youths' academic progress or difficulties as well as behavioral issues that may affect learning.
3. Provide individual and small group tutoring.
4. Present ideas and suggestions for improving programs as often as possible. When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also offer an alternate solution.
5. Build positive relationships with youth and staff and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and behavior.
6. Create stimulating lessons or activities that enhance grade appropriate learning.
7. Observe and document youth who appear to have weaknesses in academic areas.
8. Respond to any requests the case workers may provide with regard to the educational needs of a youth.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Afternoon & Evening Hours
2. Submit weekly, monthly, written and verbal reports as requested.
3. Attend staff meetings.
Qualifications:
1. Ability to work with at-risk teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
2. Prior tutoring experience with high school curriculum including Regents subjects
3. Associates Degree preferred. Current college students also considered.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to the job.
