Temporary, Education and Tutoring Coordinator in Los Angeles, California at United American Indian I Inc

United American Indian Involvement (UAII) is the only Urban Indian Organization in Los Angeles County, proudly serving as a home for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Through our healthcare facility and culturally centered programs, we provide essential physical, behavioral, and spiritual health services—helping individuals stay connected to their Tribal heritage and traditions.

For over 50 years, UAII has grown to become the largest nonprofit provider of health and human services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Los Angeles, home to the nation’s largest Urban Indian population. Our dedicated team delivers compassionate care that supports daily healing, resilience, and the continued strength of our communities. UAII is committed to uphold Indigenous values in all aspects of our work. It guides our actions, relationships, and responsibilities, ensuring that we serve our communities with integrity, respect, and accountability.

Core Principles

• Respect for Relatives – I will honor the dignity of all people, recognizing that every individual is a relative deserving of respect, compassion, and care.
• Community Responsibility – My work is not only for individual benefit but for the collective well-being of our communities, present and future.
• Cultural Integrity - I will safeguard and uplift Indigenous languages, traditions, and cultural practices, ensuring they remain central to our organizational life.
• Reciprocity - We give back in balance with what we receive, fostering mutual trust and accountability in all relationships.
• Stewardship – I will act as a caretaker of our communities, resources, and environment, mindful of the impact of our decisions on future generations.
• Truth and Transparency – I will communicate honestly and openly, ensuring clarity in our commitments and accountability in our actions

At the Boys and Girls Club of UAII, our mission is to empower youth to achieve their full potential. We provide a safe and supportive environment where young people can learn, grow, and thrive.

Position Summary

The Temporary, Education and Tutoring Coordinator supports the Boys and Girls Club of UAII and is responsible for overseeing education programs and tutoring while providing direct academic support to students. This role combines administrative coordination, curriculum support, and one-on-one or small-group tutoring to help learners achieve academic success.

The Temporary, Education and Tutoring Coordinator is a temporary, part-time grant funded position with limited appointment expected through 12/31/2026. This is a part-time position up to 16 hours per week.

Essential Functions

An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate tutoring programs and activities
• Implement curriculum materials aligned with learning objectives
• Monitor student progress and program effectiveness
• Coordinate schedules for tutoring sessions and events
• Communicate with students, parents, teachers, and staff
• Maintain records, reports, and student data
• Ensure compliance with educational policies and standards
• Performing community outreach to recruit students, including cold calling, and promoting tutoring program
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction in assigned subjects
• Assess student learning needs and develop individualized learning plans
• Assist with homework, test preparation, and study strategies
• Track and report student progress regularly
• Adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles
• Encourage student engagement, motivation, and confidence
• You may perform all elements of this position or identified components, other duties as assigned or required for the purpose of the position or for organizational efficiency and effective client service

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with youth
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
• Patience, adaptability, and a passion for education

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Experience in curriculum development
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Teaching or tutoring experience
• Classroom management skills
• Knowledge of educational technology tools
• Bilingual Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL93-638).
• Knowledge of Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (PL 94-437)
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultures and lifestyles and work effectively with AI/AN population
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse learners
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information, exercise discretion, and comply with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, as well as UAII policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with various people on various, and at times, complex issues.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Conditions of Hire

· Eligibility to work in the U.S.

· Fingerprint clearance and post-offer drug test.

· Proof of hepatitis B vaccination and TB screening.

· UAII strongly encourages COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations; in the absence of the recommended vaccinations, employees are advised to wear a mask while in clinic areas.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UAII is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.