Academic Tutor
PURPOSE
- To teach basic skills (reading, writing, math) and GED preparation, modify the curriculum and materials to meet individual and program needs.
- Coordinate, develop, or adapt a vocational-oriented curriculum in cooperation with the site team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide quality instruction to youth participants in all areas of the GED preparation curriculum. This includes basic reading, writing, math and algebra, science, and social studies.
- Provide remediation skills training to youth who need upgrading literacy and numeracy skills through tutoring.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the GED certification exam requirements, processes, procedures, and study materials.
- Administer and score all required pre and post-assessments using prescribed testing materials.
- Ensure that participants who are basic skills deficient (BSD) increase a minimum of one educational functional level (EFL) in math, reading, or both.
- Maintain up-to-date testing and outcome reports for both CASAS Goals and GED testing.
- Develop and regularly update individualized learning plans for each youth participant in accordance with individual learning styles and skill levels.
- In conjunction with other YouthBuild staff, modify curriculum and other learning materials to meet individual needs and program requirements.
- Provide observations of youth participant’s strengths and weaknesses to case managers.
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and sensitivity to the educational concerns, attitudes towards learning, and needs of YouthBuild youth participants.
- Function as part of the site team in integrating basic skills and leadership development in all components of the program.
- Employ a variety of materials, techniques, and technology to help learners improve important workplace skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and working as a member of a team.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional learning environment.
- Participate in staff development opportunities to enhance teaching strategies and methods.
- Participate in special projects as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
Note that applicants interested in applying will need to formally complete an application, click link below to launch.
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