Job Description

SPARK TUTORS
San Diego's advanced in-home tutoring services.

Overview
Spark Tutors is San Diego's advanced in-home tutoring service provider. Our mission is to provide the supportive environment and tools students need to succeed in high school and college. Of course, we provide academic support: we ensure our students master challenging material and are prepared for upcoming tests. But, unlike other companies, Spark Tutors also takes the time to provide educational coaching to foster the confidence, resilience, organizational skills, and study habits that are vital to becoming independent, well-rounded learners.

Job Purpose
We are looking for awesome tutors to join our team! As a reading & writing tutor, you will provide one-on-one lessons to help students with writing and reading comprehension.

Benefits of Working with Sparks Tutors
Working with Spark Tutors will enable you to have control of your schedule and time, as you can work as much or as little as you want. You also get to work with amazing driven kids, teaching them concepts you are passionate about, as well as help them become more confident, motivated, and better learners.

Key Areas of Responsibility
- Coordinate with families to schedule private sessions.
- Assist students with homework completion and studying for tests.
- Provide notes and problem sets.
- Work closely with Spark Tutor Director to meet students’ academic goals.
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with student’s academic curriculum objectives.
- Facilitate learning by establishing relationships with and delivering lessons to all allocated students.
- Participate in professional activities designated by Spark Tutors, which may include workshops, curriculum retreats, meetings, grade reporting, planning, and other professional pursuits.
- Motivate and encourage students to learn.
- Work with allocated students to nurture their skills and help them achieve their full potential.

Requirements
- Should have a bachelor's or master's in related field.
- Should have experience tutoring/teaching high school level students.
- Should have strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must be professional and responsive.
- Must be energetic, enthusiastic and be able to work well with teenagers.
- Must be passionate about science and excited about helping students learn.
- Must be available afternoons and evenings.
- Must be patient, understanding and dedicated.
- Must be able to creatively break down a complex problem into a simple explanation
(it is not enough to know; you must be able to explain).
- Must be able to build and maintain rapport with students.

Please be advised that only eligible candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your time
and response, and we hope to be in touch shortly.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What makes you an outstanding reading and writing tutor?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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