TITLE: TUTOR
DATE: September 22, 2011
Kauffman Scholars is currently seeking individuals for its School Based Tutoring Program. These individuals will tutor our 10th through 12th grade scholars at a local KCMO or KCK USD 500 high school for up to 10 hours per week. Scholars will be tutored in a wide range of subjects, but with the main focus on the core disciplines of Math, Science, Civics, Language Arts and Foreign Language.
Position Requirements
- MUST be able to tutor high school math and/or science to be considered
- Some college experience (at least 60 hours)
- Set weekly schedule for entire semester
- Dependability and promptness
- Reliable transportation is essential
- Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic performance in designated areas
- Maintain records on each student who is being tutored
- Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s)
- Attend periodic training sessions to increase competency in working with students
- Serve as a role model for students being served
- Help students develop positive attitudes and a high level of motivation toward learning and studying
- Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work
- Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success
Tutors must attend an orientation session and on-going training sessions. All tutors must successfully complete a background screening.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to impact the lives of today's youth, please send your résumés to: resumes@kscholars.org.
Please do not contact the Kauffman Foundation regarding this position, as KSI is a separate entity.