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Everyone at Aspire Education is an educator first; we are as committed to learning as we are to teaching, constantly evolving with the best in educational practices and techniques. We recognize that any educational program is only as good as those who provide it, so we strive to attract, develop, and reward the best, most effective educators.

Open Positions

Academic Tutor

Bay Area, CA

Part-Time

Pay: $30-$45/hr

Job Description and Details

Aspire has more than 20 years of experience delivering high quality, affordable educational services for students throughout the Bay Area. We partner with schools and youth-serving organizations like Girls Inc of Alameda County, the YMCA of the East Bay, and the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco to deliver effective tutoring and mentorship to students throughout the Bay Area.
As an after-school academic tutor, you will work with students in small groups, providing engaging, student-centered tutoring that builds motivation, confidence, and academic growth. All our tutoring programs take place in person. As an Aspire tutor, you’ll give back to the community while developing high-demand skills including communication, problem-solving, and creativity.

Location and Schedule

• On-site (e.g, in person) at schools and youth-serving institutions
• Oakland, San Francisco, and West Contra Costa (Richmond, San Pablo)
• After school hours (afternoons/evenings) during the academic year (August through May/June).
• Aspire can work with you to design a predictable schedule that works with your other commitments, including adjusting midyear if needed.
• Two to four shifts per week; each shift lasts two hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic support across multiple subject areas, primarily reading and math.
• Teach and tutor groups of ~3-5 elementary students in an engaging and interactive way.
• Monitor and track student attendance and progress throughout the program.
• Communicate regularly with Aspire and partner staff regarding attendance, engagement, and growth.
• Foster a supportive and motivating learning environment that promotes confidence and curiosity.
• Record session notes in Aspire's web-based system after each session.

Requirements

• Minimum1 year of tutoring, teaching, or coaching experiencewith elementary students.
• Able to commute to assigned locations within the SF Bay Area. (Note that Aspire does not pay for commute time.)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and behavior management skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a dynamic after-school setting.
• Mandated Reporter training, TB Test, and LiveScan background check are required.

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