Tutor

South Pike School District - McComb, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

McComb, MS

Educational Services

About the position

The Tutor position at South Pike School District involves providing educational support to students in afterschool and summer programs, as well as in-school settings. Tutors will assist in implementing literacy programs, work closely with program coordinators, and ensure child safeguarding policies are followed to create a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the Developing Reader Literacy Block (DRLB) and Emergent Reader Literacy Block (ERLB).
• Work with the Program Coordinator to plan and implement appropriate activities during literacy programming.
• Implement Guided Independent Reading Practice (GIRP), Read-Aloud, Vocabulary, and Fluency-building activities (RAvFL), or Emergent Reader activities during afterschool and summer programs.
• Participate in all training related to the school-aged programs component area they will be implementing.
• Assist with organizing the Accelerated Reader™ (AR) library, if appropriate.
• Incorporate one hour of planning time into the weekly schedule to prepare for programming.
• Address individual children's needs under the guidance of the Program Coordinator.
• Assist in administering pre- and post-STAR Assessments and emergent reader module assessments, as appropriate.
• Submit group attendance to the Program Coordinator as designated by the program policy.
• Work with identified children in grades 2-6 who would benefit from small group assistance during Guided Independent Reading Practice (GIRP).
• Work with identified emergent readers in kindergarten and first grade who would benefit from small-group assistance during reading together activities and selected emergent reader module activities.
• Incorporate one hour of planning time into the weekly schedule to analyze data and prepare for programming.
• Participate in all training related to the components of the in-school support they will be implementing.
• Ensure child safeguarding policies are followed by collaborating with Save the Children's Lead Associate and reporting risks and incidents.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in educational settings.
• Knowledge of literacy programs and assessment methods.
• Ability to plan and implement educational activities effectively.
• Strong communication skills to work with program coordinators and other tutors.
• Understanding of child safeguarding policies and practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Accelerated Reader™ (AR) program.
• Familiarity with STAR Assessments and data analysis.
• Background in early childhood education or literacy development.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment focused on child safety and education.