Program Assistant (Part-time)

Tutoring Plus of Cambridge is a local nonprofit that provides free tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment programs to students in grades 3-12. Our programs advance educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal, and social growth. Our vision is a world where every young person is empowered with the knowledge and confidence to create their future.

Role and Responsibilities

Tutoring Plus is hiring part-time Program Assistants for the academic year to support our 1:1 Tutoring & Mentoring Programs and drop-in Homework Centers. Programs will run in-person at various sites around Cambridge.

Program Assistants work closely with the Program Coordinators and all program staff to provide high quality programming and a safe, structured learning environment. Teaching Assistants will:

• Develop positive relationships with young people in our programs
• Conduct individual student support for behavioral or academic challenges
• Assist or take on program-related tasks, such as data collection, setting up or cleaning up, gathering supplies, leading transitions, and more
• Provide individualized support for volunteers, including finding resources or sharing best practices for working with specific students
• Attend and participate in required trainings and meetings to assist with program implementation
• Participate in program evaluations and annual Quality Improvement System (QIS) process

Job Description Details

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm (with additional availability for occasional trainings or meetings)
• Approximately 6-16 hours/week during school year
• Start date in late September or early October, end date in mid June
• Salary range: $20-22/hour based on experience

Program Locations

Our programs are conveniently located in various locations around Cambridge. These are the locations the Program Assistant will support programming at:

• Fletcher Maynard Academy (225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139): Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• Cambridge Street Upper School (840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141): Tuesdays

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-aged youth in small or large group settings
• Ability to take initiative with program tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to adapt to changing situations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to policies, goals and mission of Tutoring Plus
• Desire to ask questions, learn and support young people

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person