This position reports to the Washington Irving Educational Center in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The tutor will facilitate a positive learning climate that is open, caring and rigorous. This position requires a high degree of problem-solving and critical-thinking in support of student learning.

 Tutor Expectations

• Tutoring students in all content areas, grades K-12, in various settings; not limited to homes, libraries, office buildings, or schools. 
• Actively engage and support students who are not attending school based on various reasons (medical, respite, or behavior). 
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with teachers, school counselors, and administrators to report on student progress.
• Maintain documentation and student portfolios regarding student progress. 

Tutor Key Qualities

• Dedication and understanding the needs of our students;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills both orally and written;
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

** This is a per diem position with some built in hours in office to complete paperwork.  **

Adult Education Teacher

Adult Education Teachers are advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement while serving the needs of a diverse student population. As a result of the Adult Education Teacher, students will acquire English literacy skills. 

The successful candidate possesses:

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members, and administrators;
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community;
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Strong foundation in the principles of anti-racism, trauma-sensitivity, and culturally-responsive education.
• Strives to grow and learn in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
• Bachelor's Degree

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain student records and data 
• Assisting students with personal goal setting, action planning, and progress-monitoring
• Formulate and teach engaging lessons 
• Teach ESL content standards

Adult Ed Substitute Teacher Position

Substitute Teacher Expectations

• Work with adult students;

• Organize and support school staff and administration in supporting student engagement;

• Build relationships and collaborate with other staff;

• Work directly with students to solve conflicts, discipline, and behavior situations with a student centered and restorative approach.

• Follow teacher sub plans

Substitute Teacher Qualities

• Great interpersonal skills;

• Loves and understands the impact of Equity-based Culturally Responsive teaching;

• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing relationships;

• Good problem solver;

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification required – Bachelor’s Degree or Adult Education Instructor Certificate