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Job Title:
21st CCLC Tutor

Job Description:
21st Century Community Learning Centers Program provides services to support student learning and development, including academic enrichment, tutoring and mentoring, and home-work help, as well as music, arts, sports and cultural activities. They also offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

• Specific Duties and Responsibilities are to:
  • Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
  • Estabilish liaison with the teacher and work under the teacher’s direction, if necessary to assist the student.
  • Attend periodic training session given by 21st CCLC staff members to increase competency in working with students.
  • Be responsible for maintaing records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
  • Provide evaluations and other reports as requested by the 21st CCLC staff.
  • Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
  • Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety of fear of failure in academic work.
  • Help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
  • Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
  • Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
  • Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
  • Serve as a rolde model for students being served.
  • Assist in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.
  • Report directly to the Lead Teacher.
  • Follow other job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Program Director.
• Qualifications:
  • Some college level course work preferred.
  • Computer related skills and ability to work with computer assisted learning software.
  • Pass Drug Test. Pass Background/Fingerprint Clearance (if on file with school system, a copy must by provided to the 21st CCLC Program Director).
  • Ability to work with staff and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Knowledge in basic level math and algebraic concepts and some knowledge of upper level math.
  • Previous experience working with adolescents in academic enrichment and recreational programs.
• Additional Information:
  • Limited number of peer tutor positions available.
  • East Chicago high school honor students may apply.
  • Must have at least a 3.5 GPA.
  • Position is offered at the rate of $10.00 an hour, up to 12 hours a week.
  • Contact telephone number (219) 397-6441.
  • Send resume to:
  • Please send a cover letter stating that you received this job opportunity from Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Career Services.