Digital Literacy Tutor at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School – Washington, District of Columbia

Are you passionate about assisting students in the classroom? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with others? If so, then Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) is the place for you.

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS you become part of a unique, performance-driven organization where students are the center of our work and excellence permeates.

The mission of Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School is to deliver high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy.

Our organization's values guide our behavior:

Integrity

Respect

Perseverance

Compassion

Inclusivity

Collaboration

Digital Literacy Tutor

The Tutor supports the school’s mission by preparing our adult immigrant students to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. The Tutor accomplishes this by providing assistance during in-person and/or virtual instruction that supports students’ diverse educational backgrounds, learning styles, and English language abilities. The responsibilities of the position include assisting the ESL teacher in instructing students in level-appropriate technology skills. The Digital Literacy Tutor will use a variety of student-centered instructional techniques to respond to the student’s individual needs, by creating materials specific to the assigned level, selecting supplemental materials from textbooks, and utilizing the teacher’s class syllabus as a reference point for creating tutoring plans to directly address all student needs. Additionally, the role of the Digital Literacy Tutor requires the management of key data points.

Responsibilities:

Assist with instructing students in technology skills in English

Assist the student in developing digital literacy skills needed to fully engage in virtual class sessions fully

Work with the tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student’s individual needs

Prepare tutoring sessions to ensure the tutee’s academic development and confidence in navigating digital platforms used for learning in class and across the school

Assess the tutee’s progress throughout the tutoring sessions

Follow teacher referrals and plan accordingly for the student’s needs, and document sessions.

Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them regularly to clarify learning problems and work on technology skills to promote independence in learning

Prepare handouts and activities

Communicate effectively with each of the teachers and paraeducators who have made student referrals

Help teachers in class during testing, semester transitions, and when tutees are absent

Participate in tutor training and professional development sessions

Perform other duties as requested and in keeping with achieving outstanding school, academy, student, and course objectives.

Qualifications:

High School or Associate Degree, BA degree preferred in Education

Bilingual English/Amharic or English/Spanish preferred

Demonstrate self-motivation, continual learning, and taking initiative

Practice professional and effective interpersonal communication skills

Able to work independently or with others in a team approach

Experience in ESL and Adult Education preferred

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in Adult Education

Must be flexible and able to make adaptations to meet the academic needs of students with different learning skills and challenges

Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds

Excellent organizational skills and timely completion of tasks

Fluently speak, read, and write in English

Knowledge and experience using Windows, Microsoft Applications, Google Suite, Zoom, and any Learning Management System (ex. Schoology, Canvas, Google Classroom, etc)

Deep commitment to CRIPC's core values and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.

Must be able to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination

To ensure that you understand the school’s commitment to our work and the expectations of all school community members in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Salary amount ranges from $42,435.00 per year to $81,539.00 per year based on experience.

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Even if you don’t feel that all of the requested qualifications aren’t your current strengths, we still welcome you to apply. We invite all candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Apply directly at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School’s career page at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=33b607f4-564d-4335-b098-98dd2b218da4&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=532002&source=CC2&lang=en_US. This position will be posted until filled.