Tutor (During School Hours) at Orangewood Foundation – Santa Ana, California

About the Company: Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.

Position Title: Tutor

Employment Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly. Approx. 20 hrs. per week. Flexible schedule during school hours (M-F 8:15am - 3:45pm)

Reports to: Head of School

Position Summary: Tutoring serves high school students by assisting with academic success strategies. The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students (tutees) to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students to support work completion, primarily in math (Algebra and Geometry principles) and writing. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems while supporting them to complete assignments. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student’s needs.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Build a positive and trusting relationship with students
• Check in with students in 1:1 or smaller group settings
• Provide subject-specific content to help students
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful, self-directed learners
• Be direct and kind with students at the same time
• Provide direct assistance in the use of equipment, learning objects, and materials needed for student success
• Make appropriate referrals to other school and community resources as needed

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Associates Degree or 48 units of college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with K – 12 youth required.
• Valid CPR & First Aide certification required.
• Bi-lingual/bi-literate English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping and organization techniques.
• Experience collaborating and working with a team.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.
• Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues.
• Takes initiative in student advocacy and support.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Primarily a classroom or office environment. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending, and lifting up to approximately 25 lbs.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.