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High Impact Tutor Job Description High-Impact Tutor (K-5th Grade Reading)

Location:

Kerrick Elementary School Position Type:

Part-Time, Grant-Funded Contract (1-Year Term, possible to renewed for second year)

Schedule:

Kerrick:

Monday

•Thursday | 10:55 AM

•4:05 PM (5 hours/day, 30 minute off duty lunch)

Compensation:

$23.00

•$25.00 / hour (Depending on experience)

Benefits:

4 Paid Time Off (PTO) days per semester (8 days total for the school year, usable for sick leave or vacation), Follow JCPS Schedule for holidays and days off (some will be paid days off, some will be unpaid days off, some will be paid training days

•calendar will be provided) Position Overview We are seeking a growth-minded, reliable, and enthusiastic High-Impact Tutor to join the reading intervention team at an Elementary School. Our tutor will focus on K-5th Grade Reading . Operating within a fast-paced elementary environment, tutors will deliver intensive small-group interventions to help students close academic gaps and meet targeted proficiency goals. Tutors will work directly alongside a certified interventionist and the I Would Rather Be Reading (IWRBR) team . You will not be required to supervise an entire class independently.

Key Responsibilities Direct Instruction:

Deliver structured, high-dosage science of reading and math lessons to small groups of students in rapid, 15-20 minute rotations.

Adaptive Teaching:

Utilize pre-provided curriculum plans, but remain agile and ready to adapt instruction on the fly to help students progress as needed.

Collaboration:

Actively coordinate with school staff, the certified interventionist, and the IWRBR team to ensure a cohesive support network for students.

Data & Assessment:

Administer regular student assessments to track growth. Compile data and generate progress reports every 4-5 weeks to share with program stakeholders (comprehensive training and support provided).

Daily Attendance:

Maintain strict reliability, ensuring your physical presence daily at the school from the beginning of August through mid-May.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

Proven experience working with children in a tutoring, camp, or educational setting is required.

Highly Desired:

Experience or baseline knowledge of Science of Reading strategies is highly preferred but not required.

Mindset:

A strong growth mindset, high energy, and a self-starting attitude capable of thriving in a fast-paced school atmosphere.

Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with certified teachers, interventionists, and program leadership.

Background Check:

Must successfully pass all mandatory school district background checks and clearances. What We Offer Paid orientation and ongoing training support throughout the school year. Pre-mapped, structured lesson plans and curriculum frameworks. Built-in flexibility with 4 paid PTO days allotted per semester. A deeply supportive, team-oriented environment dedicated to community impact. Opportunity to strengthen school relationships by continuing tutoring services into the after school setting from 4:30-6:00pm.

Pay:

$23.00

•$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Tutoring:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person