Service Opportunity Listing for Tutors

We are looking for a Tutor to join our Sewa International AmeriCorps Atlanta program to help students review class assignments, review examinations and prepare for tests both inside and outside the classroom.

A Tutor is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and complete assignments. They prepare lessons by reviewing textbooks in detail to understand the topic they will be teaching and providing additional projects if needed during a session.

Ultimately, you will assist students in gaining a better understanding of concepts taught in the classroom. You may also communicate with site coordinators/supervisors to track progress.

Tutor responsibilities include:

• Reduced Half Time (HT) AmeriCorps members serve minimum of 675 hours from Sep 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
• Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments
• Subject based academic tutoring of 8 - 9 students
• Facilitate interaction with students and other tutors to plan and coordinate lessons
• Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area and build curriculum
• Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
• Assisting students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Track student’s learning progress, growth and advancement. Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice
• Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills
• Collaborate effectively with site coordinators/supervisors to increase student performance
• Attend weekly training and meetings
• Plan and execute weekend fun activities for the kids onsite from time to time
• Maintain timesheets and hours spent tutoring, site visits, training etc. and get them approved by program director
• Members may be required to participate in other services in lieu of tutoring if required

Requirements and skills

• US citizenship or green card required
• At least High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience as a Tutor or similar role preferred
• Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of curriculum building, Team Building and organizational skills
• Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable and cooperative with a sense of humor
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively
• Ability to positively supervise students
• Access to reliable transport

For more information:

Please contact Varsha Chauhan at 210-717-7867

Sewa International, Inc. provides equal opportunity for all. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment or service because of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper criterion.

All AmeriCorps members have the right to request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of their position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. If you are a person with a disability and you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact: Varsha Chauhan at 210-717-7867

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in Metro Atlanta Area?

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person