Position Summary

The instructor position provides personalized instruction to students on an individual or small group basis to improve their academic performance. The instructor will implement Ally Learning’s approach to academic instruction, which places special emphasis on mentorship and advising for both the student and parent(s). Instructors will report to the Program Director.

Responsibilities

Academic Support and Mentorship

• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.

• Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.

• Review class material with students by discussing the text, practice working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.

• Help students learn new concepts and improve their understanding of previously learned concepts.

• Help students to develop study skills, note-taking skills, organization techniques, and test-taking strategies.

• Check completed assignments and homework.

• Establish a good rapport with students and parent(s).

• Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers via TeachWorks program.

• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.

• Maintain records of student's assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring the confidentiality of all records.

• Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.

• Other duties as assigned.

II. Qualifications & Competencies

• At least a Bachelor’s degree or some college experience.

• Mastery in primary K-12 core subjects: Maths, Science, History, ELA, Writing, and Reading Comprehensions.

• At least one year's experience in teaching/ instruction

• Must have previous experience working with K-12 students

• Must have patience, a positive attitude, and be able to cultivate student’s interest in their own academic success

• Ability to express good judgment in the role of mentor and academic advisor

• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships

• Good time management and organizational skills

• Must be comfortable delivering instructions virtually and able to travel to the Learning Center for both virtual and in-person students.

III. Essential functions/working conditions

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology. Familiarity with Zoom is preferred.

• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing

IV. Compensation

• Starting pay at $10.00 per hour

• Flexible work schedule

• Part-time position

COVID-19 precautions

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This position is currently 100% online. However, it may become both in-person and online when the CDC releases new updates on personal contacts. Ally Learning will continue to monitor the situation and adjust accordingly.