Academic Tutor at Sweetwater Union High School District
About the Employer
Imagine a school district that wins the San Diego County Academic Decathlon eight years in a row, that guarantees a college education to entire grade levels of children and where students excel in the arts as well as the classroom. At the Sweetwater Union High School District, our students and staff members have accomplished those feats and many more. Founded in 1920, the Sweetwater District has grown to approximately 34,000 students in grades 7 through 12 and more than 10,000 adult learners. The district’s 32 campuses are located in the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego, including the communities of Bonita, Eastlake, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro and South San Diego. California’s richness in cultural, linguistic and economic diversity is reflected in Sweetwater’s student population, which includes Hispanic, Filipino, African-American, Asian and other ethnicities. Approximately half of Sweetwater’s students speak a language other than English at home.
Job Summary
Job Summary
19 hours per week Tutors facilitate group interaction by asking questions Support students' in meeting A-G requirements Improve students' proficiency in critical skills and Standards Develop students' academic language proficiency and disciplinary literacy Develop student agency as future college and career individuals Engage students in collaborative inquiry and reasoning
Requirements / Qualifications
One letter of recommendation High School Diploma Provide proof of enrollment in two-or four-year college/university
Background checks and fingerprinting required Once hired, Academic Tutors are required to complete a series of tutor training modules for Tutor AVID Certification
Requirements / Qualifications
One letter of recommendation High School Diploma Provide proof of enrollment in two-or four-year college/university
Background checks and fingerprinting required Once hired, Academic Tutors are required to complete a series of tutor training modules for Tutor AVID Certification
Comments and Other Information
Demonstrated interest in supporting learning for diverse students
Demonstrated ability to formulate content-based questions at a variety of levels
Classroom teacher working with tutors serves as their immediate supervisor
Comments and Other Information
Demonstrated interest in supporting learning for diverse students
Demonstrated ability to formulate content-based questions at a variety of levels
Classroom teacher working with tutors serves as their immediate supervisor
Application Deadline
6/1/2023 11:35 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/11/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$15.50 per hour
Length of Work Year
Seasonal
Employment Type
Part Time