A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Among its services, Amplify works in close partnership with schools across Los Angeles to offer small group virtual reading tutoring. Make a difference working with students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade who will meet with a tutor virtually throughout the school year to build early literacy skills and close the achievement gap. Tutors will be trained to use Amplify’s small group tutoring intervention program and assessment.
Position Summary:
The Amplify Tutor will play a meaningful role in supporting small groups of growing readers virtually, multiple times a week. Reporting to the Program Manager of Tutoring Services, the Tutor will use Amplify’s small group tutoring intervention program to deliver tutoring sessions virtually and monitor students’ progress.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, results-driven, and self-starter individual who enjoys working with young children and developing learning skills through game-like activities. The individual must provide consistent, outstanding support to students and be a strong communicator with parents and teachers. They will combine a capacity for technology and strong relationship-building skills.
**While this part-time or full-time position is virtual, all candidates must be physically based within the United States or the District of Columbia and meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements.
Responsibilities of the Amplify Tutor:
Provide virtual tutoring to small groups of K-6 students three set days per week between 3:00 and 4:30 pm Pacific time throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Each small group session lasts for 30 minutes.
Engage in lesson preparation and internalization before tutoring sessions, based on provided small group lesson plans. Lesson preparation can happen according to a tutors’ schedules, and 30 minutes of preparation is billable per lesson delivered.
Monitor progress of students’ reading ability virtually to determine if tutoring instruction is working or needs adjustments
Track student attendance for tutoring groups daily.
Implement feedback from program manager and professional development coach
Communicate clearly and consistently with teachers and parents on student goals and achievements
Regularly read and review email and communication from the tutor leadership team to keep informed on program changes and updates.
Attend synchronous or asynchronous bi-weekly tutor meetings with project manager
Attend and engage during virtual training and onboarding
Contribute to project-level feedback and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Basic Qualifications of the Amplify Tutor:
Available for 60-90 minutes, between 3:00-4:30 Pacific time, three set days per week throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Fluent English speaker
This position requires a computer with a stable internet connection.
Reliable, diligent, and on time to all commitments
High School level proficiency with reading competencies
Comfortable with technology (GoogleMeet, Google Docs, GoogleSheets, online platforms)
Enjoys working with elementary school age students
Experience preparing and leading instructional activities or games with small groups of children (ideally virtually) is a plus but not required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, teachers, and program manager
Preferred Qualifications of the Amplify Tutor:
- Amplify requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.
IMPORTANT: Tutors must be available to commit to tutoring a minimum of one hour, three (3) days per week, through the end of the school year (June 5, 2023), with priority given to those available Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $13.75 - $15 for preparation time; and $15 - $20 for delivery of sessions.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.
