General Academic Tutor

JOB TITLE: Academic Tutor

PROGRAM: Beyond the Bell-Wilson
STATUS: Part-Time

REPORTS TO: SSP Manager

ABOUT US:
Founded in Ramona Gardens, Legacy LA empowers youth and families in Boyle Heights and surrounding neighborhoods to break systemic cycles of multigenerational poverty and trauma through leadership, healing, and community-driven change to build resilient and equitable neighborhoods. Legacy LA builds the future generation of change-makers, for our community and beyond.

SUMMARY:
Legacy LA-Beyond the Bell is seeking an experienced Academic Tutor for the and after-school program at Legacy LA Youth Development. This position will provide group and one-on-one academic in-person assistance to high school students in the Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles area. Tutors work directly under the Student Success Program Manager. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Plan and facilitate enrichment and educational activities with groups of 5-15 students
● Assist students with homework in all subjects, academic enrichment, recreation, and the arts
● Supervise all participants to ensure a safe learning environment and organized program
● Maintain accurate daily attendance records and ensure that students sign in and out each day
● Attend trainings
● Plan for academic enrichment activities, workshops and events
● Prepare educational lesson plans
● Attend required staff meetings, trainings and events on and off-site
● Perform other duties as assigned (attend community events on and off-site, assist in running other programming/ events, etc.)
● Conduct outreach such as flyering in the community and/or at schools to recruit new youth

QUALIFICATIONS:
● High school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education required
● Must be graduate of, or currently enrolled in college
● Minimum one-year experience in tutoring/mentoring environment, preferably with high school students
● Must have effective communication skills
● Proven ability to assist students with academic assignments
● Ability to work independently and within a team environment as needed
● Must have access to reliable transportation to arrive to work site at scheduled time consistently.
● Ability to plan and implement lesson plans on a weekly basis
●Bilingual (English/ Spanish) is a plus
● Some evenings and/or weekends may be required
● Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment
● Must present proof of negative Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) dated within 60 days of start date
● Must complete CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment

LOCATION:
Legacy LA Youth Development, 1350 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line "BTB-LLA Academic Tutor Application"

SALARY: Hourly Rate: $18

PROJECTED SCHEDULE: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 3:30pm-6:30pm & Tues 2:30pm-5:30pm

LEGACY LA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.42 per hour

Work Location: In person