Position – Tutor (High School)
School - REACH Public Schools (Savannah, Georgia)
Description:
About REACH
REACH Public Schools will provide a personalized experience to ensure that students are seen, their goals and aspirations are known, and their academic and work-ready development plans are drawn with each unique student’s needs in mind. REACH will serve 9th - 12th grade students.
Our Mission
We value each student and recognize their worth as a whole person on their path to graduation and in their community beyond the classroom.
We foster access, connection and agency through personalized learning, empowering students to REACH their greatest potential.
More Info:
- Reports to: REACH Executive Director
- Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
General Summary:
The REACH Tutor supports student academic achievement by providing individualized and small-group instructional assistance to high school students in core subject areas. This position works collaboratively with teachers, school leadership, and support staff to reinforce classroom instruction, improve student performance, and promote student confidence and engagement.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides tutoring and instruction to students within a small classroom environment and/or 1 on 1 situation.
- Posts and markets tutoring availability along with a consistent schedule as arranged by your supervisor.
- Creates a tracking system which indicates student appointment times, progress, and areas of improvement.
- Communicate with teachers regarding student conduct and performance status.
- Contact students with missed appointments and follow up with them on their progress.
- Monitors student performance within the areas of class work, attendance and discipline as needed.
- Encourage positive student behavior and maintain a supportive learning environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and school information in accordance with school policies and applicable laws.
- Provides support to teachers as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Ability to engage, motivate, support and encourage at-risk students coming from a variety of educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and varying academic levels.
- Basic proficiency in educational technology and computer applications.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working with high school students in an educational, tutoring, mentoring, or youth development setting preferred.
- Experience supporting students in math, science, English/language arts, or social studies.
- Previous tutoring or classroom support experience.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Savannah, GA 31406 (Required)
Work Location: In person
