Advantage Tutor - MUST BE IN CALIFORNIA TO APPLY!
Organization: East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring (EPATT)
Position Title: Advantage Tutor
Summary: Do you want to equip youth for college and career readiness?! Then EPATT tutoring wants you! MUST BE IN CALIFORNIA TO APPLY!
EPATT Advantage Tutors are responsible for the 1:1 tutoring of a middle school student. This role requires a desire and commitment to instruct students while adhering to EPATT curriculum implementation resulting in measurable impact.
About EPATT: The East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring program (EPATT) is an established non-profit organization that has made a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of students from East Palo Alto since 1988. Using a unique mix of one-on-one academic tutoring, tennis, and enrichment activities. EPATT strives to equip students to be college and career ready.
Qualifications and Requirements: EPATT is seeking energetic, committed, motivated, organized, and creative Tutor Specialists. This role requires comprehension of math, reading and writing at the elementary, middle, or high school level. The ideal candidate is interested in education or the non-profit sector. Experience working with youth from under-resourced communities a plus.
College degree or in progress strongly preferred
Authorized to work in the USA
Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize instruction for individual students
Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback
Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent work ethic
A high level of energy and enthusiasm
Must pass a background check. (fingerprinting must be completed in California)
Location: This is primarily a remote position, but in-person options are available for candidates close to the East Palo Alto community.
Dates: Ongoing! Spring tutoring = January - May 2025
Hours & Schedule: Tutor takes place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 2:35-3:15pm. Tutors must commit to at least 2 days per week.
Topic: Reading for grades 6-8
Compensation: The EPATT Tutor is an academic year position and does not include benefits. This position is contracted on a semester basis (fall, spring, summer).
Tutors are paid $22/session that they attend. Tutors have the potential for $200 if professional development requirements and attendance requirements are met 90% of the time.
Expected hours: 3-4 hours per week (tutoring time + professional development/training)
May use hours towards Federal Work Study if school has approved partnership with EPATT
This is a part-time position
MUST be located or get fingerprinted IN CALIFORNIA to apply
EPATT is an equal opportunity employer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to see, hear, and speak
Ability to type, write, and read
To apply, please complete the following items:
Complete the application
Submit your "interview" - be prepared to record yourself!
This is a remote position.