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Foster student confidence, independence, and social-emotional development.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TUTORS!

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Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Work with low-income students of color in grades 6-12. Each student will have 18 hours of tutoring over 4 months. The sessions will take place online or, in special cases, in-person.
  • Advocate for our nonprofit, spreading awareness and inspiring interest.
  • Enter schedule and lesson notes in a timely manner
  • Communicate expectations, plans, and progress with your students and their families
  • Utilize tutoring best practices during the lessons

Requirements:

  • Live in IL or TX
  • Have at least 1 year of teaching/tutoring experience
  • Have a college degree or be enrolled in college
  • Participate (unpaid) online in: 1.5-hour onboarding meeting, 2-hour “Teaching Metacognition, Executive Functions, and Interpersonal Skills” roundtable, 8-hour “Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Teaching” course
  • Commit to a minimum of 1.5 hours per week for 4 months (October-January, FebruaryMay, or June-September)
  • Have reliable access to a device with wifi, camera, and Zoom capabilities

Tutors Need Experience in 3+ Subject Areas:

  • Elementary school: math, ELAR, science, social studies
  • Middle school: math (through algebra), ELAR, life/earth/physical sciences, history, high school placement test prep (ISEE/HSPT/SEHS/STAAR)
  • High school: math (through calculus), ELA, biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, history, AP & ACT/SAT test prep, college planning, college applications
  • Enrichment: arts, music, writing, foreign language, STEAM, real-life skills, etc.
  • Soft Skills: critical thinking, creative problem solving, inquiry, innovation, advocacy, etc.

We rely solely on donations, so VOLUNTEER tutors are greatly appreciated!

But we can pay if you choose.

Pay to Online 1-on-1 Tutors:

  • Grades 6: $30/hr
  • Grades 7-9: $35/hr
  • Grades 10-12: $40/hr

WHO ARE WE?

Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is a nonprofit public charity operating in Illinois and Texas. Our Purpose is to strengthen the educational achievement of underserved 6-12 students by providing them with high-quality instruction from experienced tutors who will assist them with academics and test prep as well as essential learning and life skills. Our Mission is to minimize the disproportionate learning losses for low-income students of color to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community.

TO APPLY:

Summer Term (June – Sept) tutors should apply by 4/1
Fall Term (Oct – Jan) tutors should apply by 8/1
Spring Term (Feb – May) tutors should apply by 12/1

Please send us a note about yourself to Info@EducateRadiateElevate.org, including the following:

1. Your recent resume.

2. Grade levels that you have experience tutoring/teaching.

3. Specific academic subjects, enrichment subjects, and/or standardized test prep that you
have experience tutoring/teaching.

4. What specifically about Educate. Radiate. Elevate.’s Purpose, Mission, Vision,
Objectives, and/or Core Values appeals most to you? Why?

WE’RE EXCITED TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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