Project: VISION (www.projectvisionchicago.org) is a small grassroots organization serving youth age 12-18 in Chicago's Chinatown & Bridgeport neighborhoods. They are seeking both volunteer and compensated tutors for their After School Homework Tutoring Program. Tutors will assist students in grades 6-12 with homework and provide enrichment activities to help students develop academic skills and knowledge base in a variety of subjects. Each tutor will work with 4-5 students each afternoon and assist the Program Coordinator with maintaining student records. They are seeking tutors with strong personal academic records and enthusiasm and passion for teaching!
Responsibilities:
-Work under Youth Program Coordinator
-Tutor students (grades 6-12) in various subject areas in after school homework tutoring program (answer students' questions, explain concepts, check work, help study for tests, etc.).
-Provide enrichment activities to students.
-Help maintain student records, attendance records, progress reports, and parent updates.
-Volunteers must be able to commit at least 3 hours/week, and compensated tutors can work 10-20 hours per week. Shifts are available Mondays-Fridays 3-7pm and Saturdays 10a-1p.
-Must be able to commit to working at least through the end of the academic school year (6/21/16)
Qualifications:
-Must have a strong academic record and be confident with a variety of subjects through the high school levels
-Must be especially strong in upper level math (i.e. geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus/calculus) and science (chemistry, physics) subjects
-Experience working with youth in 12-18 age group preferred.
-Organized, reliable, punctual, self-motivated and team player
-Excellent communication skills
Compensate Tutor Rate: $10/hour
See more information at:
Paid staff: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/8SWnxbhtbZMD/
Volunteer: http://www.idealist.org/view/volop/t4fXF3c2gwSP/
If interested, contact Project: VISION at staff@projectvisionchicago.org.
