Smart Kids, Inc. - Student Tutor
Availability: PART-TIME
Monday- Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Job Purpose:
This position involves tutoring students that are failing at least one subject(s). Students need to be proficient in the following subjects: Math and Reading Comprehension. Please remember that these positions highly recommended college students that are seeking Community Service Hours, Internships, Practicum Site/Field Work, and/or Federal Work-Study Programs. This position reports directly to the school site Tutor Facilitator. This position is open Monday - Friday; times range between 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM interested applicants are advised to download the application from the website at www.smartkidsinc.org/employment
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist K-12 students in a 1:1 environment. Locations vary: in-person and virtually.
- Serve as a tutor/mentor/role model for one assigned student for one full semester.
- Assist with homework, financial literacy (material provided), character development, S.T.E.M. activities, test/exam materials, and/or any other projects assigned by their teachers/schools. Give positive feedback. Check for the student organization. Be a listening ear. Assist with developing great study skill habits. Support individual student academic needs.
- Provide 100% participation at all times.
- Students agree to abide by all Smart Kids, Inc.’s Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulations (please see company handbook). Also, students must attend the two-day training sessions that are usually held at a local St. Louis County Library before tutoring assignments are issued.
- Posses good organizational skills and is a leader.
- Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing and encouraging learning environments.
Job Qualifications:
- Must be a current college student.
- Must attend Orientation Training
- Prefer that you have experience in tutoring/mentoring and dealing with youth, grades K-12.
- Students must have received a grade of "C+" or better in the course(s) they are interested in tutoring in (or comparable courses) and should have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.1.
- Students cannot be failing any subjects. Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).
- Students must have patience, dedication, and understanding when tutoring future students. You must professionally conduct yourself when in a tutor session (at all times).
- Must be able to pass a MO Background Check. Drug tests are provided randomly.
Job Format:
- Arrive at your designated location 20 minutes before the tutoring sessions take place.
- Report to your Tutor Facilitator to sign in. Make sure that you have your Smart Kids, Inc. ID Badge at all times when during your tutoring sessions.
- Remember that the tutoring sessions are for one hour: 45 minutes of tutoring and a 15-minute window to break down and clean up. The Tutor Facilitator will be your on-site immediate supervisor during your sessions and will be able to assist you with anything you may need.
- Once the hour is completed, wait for the student to be picked up before you are to leave. **If a parent is late picking up the student, you are allowed to leave and the Tutor Facilitator will be there to take over that situation.
- If there should be any questions, emergencies, and/or any comments, please report to your onsite Tutor Facilitator for answers.
- Before you leave for the day, please be sure to have your paperwork filled out and signed by your onsite Tutor Facilitator.
Location(s):
- Varies - within the Saint Louis County and Saint Louis City school districts and other community partnership.