JOB DESCRIPTION

Read On! Tutoring Facilitator

916 Ink

3301 37th Avenue, Ste 14 Sacramento, CA. 95824

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

STATUS: Hourly nonexempt, Regular part time

SALARY: $16.50 per hour

REPORTS TO:  Read On! Program Manager

916 Ink is Sacramento’s arts-based literacy nonprofit that provides creative writing workshops and tutoring for low-income and at-risk youth, grades 1-12, in order to transform them into confident writers and published authors.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Read On! Tutoring Monitor provides in-person/onsite supervision and monitoring of students for 916 Ink’s remote reading tutoring program for students in grades 1-4.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tutoring Sessions

  • Supervise and monitor students during their remote tutoring sessions on Zoom.

  • Conduct one-on-one (with the possibility of two to one) tutoring sessions with students in person or remotely on Zoom.

  • Arrive on time and be prepared with all materials necessary for tutoring sessions.

  • Adhere to and effectively execute the Read On! curriculum.

  • Assist in conducting benchmark and progress monitoring assessments and in conjunction with Read On! Coordinator/ Manager make instructional based decisions.

  • Follow 916 Ink and Read On! guidelines in all student interactions.

  • Interact professionally with teachers, administrative staff, students, parents/guardians, and volunteers.

Administrative Duties

  • Track student attendance.

  • Take notes on student sessions and performance.

  • Contact families in tutoring portfolio with updates regarding student participation and performance once per month.

  • Attend required training and professional development sessions as needed.

  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Experience working with children or volunteers in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to provide basic technical support and navigate online video platforms (preferably Zoom).

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems.

  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to 916 Ink’s mission, vision, and core values.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform all tasks with strong attention to detail.

  • Must be able to take direction and carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

  • Demonstrated ability or track record for establishing strong internal and external working/ professional relationships.

  • Must be able to work in a collaborative team-driven environment.

  • Must have ability to work a flexible, yet demanding schedule.

  • Must have access to high-speed internet.

  • Must be able to travel to and work from Bret Harte Elementary, Caroline Wenzel Elementary, or HW Harkness Elementary and the 916 Ink office on occasion.

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. If you drive your own automobile on company-related business, must show evidence or current automobile insurance.

Upon conditional offer of employment, must be able to:

  • Provide evidence of ability to live/work in the United States.

  • Provide evidence that you’re 18 years of age or older.

  • Must satisfactorily pass criminal background and professional employment background checks.

  • All 916 Ink employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination by 11-30-21.

Desired Qualifications

  • Remote tutoring or teaching experience.

  • Family engagement experience.

Time Commitment

  • January 2021-June 15, 2022

  • M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm

  • 15 hours/week

  • Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Strong hearing and auditory abilities are required.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild/moderate.

This role requires the ability to work on-site at Bret Harte Elementary, Caroline Wenzel Elementary, or HW Harkness Elementary and from the 916 Ink headquarters in South Sacramento as needed. Occasional remote work may be required. Access to high-speed internet and a mild/moderate noise level environment is required if working in a remote location.

Direct Reports: None.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to Christina Nelson, Read On! Program Manager, at christinan@916ink.org.

This position is open until filled.