WHO WE ARE:Smart Source is a comprehensive in-person and remote tutoring service with dynamic tutors who provide academic tutoring and executive function support for kindergarten through 8th grade students. We work with families and students throughout Bergen and Passaic counties in New Jersey and in Rockland County, New York.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Smart Source is seeking candidates with a solid understanding of education and a passion for transforming students so they can reach their full potential. Our ideal candidate is an experienced tutor and/or teacher who must be able to adapt to different learning styles. We want our tutors to have the knowledge necessary to inspire a student’s confidence so they can exceed their academic expectations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Flexible Schedule (hours range between 2hrs – 10hrs per week)
- Pre-screened students that fit your expertise and schedule
- Ongoing administrative support
- Access to resources
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- College graduate, upper level college student, and professional only. Teaching credentials is a plus.
- Great personality with the ability to build rapport and connect with students
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to create lesson plans, as needed
- Reliable Transportation (with valid insurance) – tutors will be required to provide their own transportation to and from in-person tutoring sessions
- Access to the internet, a computer, and/or a smart phone
TUTOR REQUIREMENTS:
- Effectively and comprehensively deliver subject matter tutoring
- Facilitate tutoring sessions for the prescribed subjects at the agreed time and location
- Review homework as necessary
- Work with the student to close any learning gaps or enhance understanding in subject areas
- Assist student with executive, organizational, and study skills to improve their time management and project management capabilities
- Keep abreast of student’s grades
- Provide additional practice work to ensure a thorough understanding of topic/s covered; with parent’s permission, communicate with student’s teacher if required
- Submit a session report for our office and families after each tutoring session within 24 hours of said session
COMPENSATION: $28 – $30 per hour; hourly rate is contingent upon qualifications and student needs