K-12 Grade Tutor/Mentor

The IU Student Success Corps program, out of the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement, is looking for individuals who want to get involved in their community; impact the lives of local youth; and gain extraordinary skills and experience serving as a tutor and mentor to K-12 students. The program requires travel to schools and community centers 5-15 minutes from campus for in-person services. Schedules are set each semester and based off applicant availability, which must be between 7:00a.m.-6:00 p.m.

 

Learning Outcomes: 

 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·      Provide academic and socioemotional support to K-12 grade students 

·      Provide college and career readiness support to students which can include workshop participation 

·       Assess students' needs through observation and attention to detail.   

·      Input and track data on each session that takes place within data management system 

·      Maintain confidentiality of students  

·      Conduct yourself in a professional manner   

·      Attend monthly scheduled PD sessions  

·      Respond to emails and other communications promptly  

Qualifications: 

·      Able to work collaboratively with students and staff of diverse cultures and backgrounds  

·      Able to work a set schedule each week between hours indicated in job description 

·      Commit to at least 1 semester in this position 

·      Must be patient, empathetic, and willing to try new ways of teaching students   

·      Capable of cataloging notes from tutoring sessions, engaging with a payroll system, and complete other tasks with minimal supervision  

·      Must be able to communicate promptly with remote supervisors via text, email, and other methods of communication  

·      Skilled in problem solving and communication (verbal and written)  

·      Able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, families and fellow IUPUI staff.