Job Description

Reports to: Director of Academic Initiatives

Location: Hope Ignites New York, Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Classification: Part-Time | Hourly | $25–$35/hour

Schedule: 6 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM (flexible scheduling)

Position Summary:

Hope Ignites New York is seeking skilled and passionate Academic Tutors to support our high school scholars (grades 9–12) in achieving academic excellence. Tutors deliver focused, high-impact academic support in core subjects, reinforcing classroom learning and building academic confidence.

This position is ideal for professionals or graduate-level students who are available to contribute 6 hours per week and are passionate about equity in education. Preference will be given to candidates with teacher certification or an advanced degree in education or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Support (Daily):

• Provide targeted tutoring in core subjects (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language).
• Support homework help, Regents prep, test preparation, and academic projects.
• Maintain clear session notes and track scholar engagement and academic growth.

Team Collaboration (Weekly):

• Attend weekly check-ins with the Director of Academic Initiatives.
• Collaborate with Scholar Services staff to share updates and flag academic concerns.
• Contribute to a supportive and high-expectation learning environment.

Academic Planning (Per Term):

• Assist in administering summative and formative assessments.
• Align tutoring support with eacscholar's’s academic goals and progress reports.
• Participate in training on skill-based tutoring and exam preparation strategies.

Outcomes & Impact:

• Scholars tutored maintain or improve their GPA to 80% or higher each quarter.
• 90% of scheduled tutoring sessions are completed and documented.
• Tutors help scholars build academic self-confidence and stronger study habits.
• Tutors contribute to an environment of excellence, reliability, and positive mentorship.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced coursework in education preferred.
• Teacher certification strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching or tutoring high school students (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Deep understanding of one or more academic subject areas.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and a student-centered mindset.
• Availability for 6 hours of on-site tutoring weekly between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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