Tutor Position Description

What We Do

Tutor Position Description

General Description
Heads Up tutors provide academic assistance to K-6 students enrolled in the Heads Up after-school programs while promoting the principles of service, leadership, and learning. They are indispensable members of a grade level team consisting of up to 6 college students. Program runs 5 afternoons a week with approximately 110 elementary school students at each of Head’s Up 6 neighborhood sites in Washington, DC.

Specific Responsibilities

Attend program at least 2 (preferably 3) afternoons a week, the same afternoons for the duration of the semester
As a team, assist students with homework and co-lead literature based activities for a class of 16 students
Enforce and follow all program rules and disciplinary procedures
Work with Heads Up AmeriCorps members and fellow tutors in lesson planning, as appropriate given tutor’s availability, interest, and experience
Attend all of Heads Up’s training sessions

Experience and Qualifications

Energy, time, and enthusiasm to work with children
Commitment to public service
Relevant leadership skills and service experience

Time Commitment

Tutors should be available at least two afternoons each week from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, in addition to attending training sessions and planning meetings. Tutors eligible for Federal Work Study will be compensated based on the university FWS regulations generally including reading-related training, preparation, evaluation, and actual tutoring time in Heads Up’s after-school tutoring program.

Duration

Minimum one semester commitment (preferably 1-year)

Report to

Tutors report to Heads Up’s Site Director

Contact

For more information contact us at (202) 544-4468 x 27.

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