Smart Kids, Inc. - Student Tutor
Description:
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 recommend 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-Thursday; time range between 3:00PM-6:00PM.
Duties and Responsibilities:
*Assist K-12 students in a 1:1 enviornment. Locations vary: in-person and virtually.
*Serve as a tutor/mentor/role model for one assigned student for one 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 organization skills and is a leader. Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing and establishing learning environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Must have accepted a Federal Work-Study award for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Must have 30 college credit hours, currently a college student, or college graduate.
- 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.
- Student 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 youeself when in a tutor session(at all times).
- Must be able to pass a MO Background Check. Drug tests are provided randomly.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- K-12 Reading Comprehension and Mathematics
- Technical/computer/internet knowledge