American Heritage Schools is building a talent pipeline for future opportunities within the Tutoring Department. While this is not an immediate opening, we invite interested candidates to submit their qualifications for upcoming positions. Bachelors Degree is a minimum requirement along with a minimum of 3 years of teaching or tutoring experience. This is a virtual tutoring position.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Virtual Tutor is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and complete assignments. You will work directly with students to assist them in gaining a better understanding of concepts taught in the classroom.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge
Ensure a high-quality learning experience; plan and implement learning tasks:
Curate and design resources and incorporate instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes
Assist students individually in building core skills for the requested subject area
Helping students understand educational concepts, complete assignments, and prepare for assessments
Assist students in achieving their classroom/subject matter goals by providing the following:
Supplemental instruction
Preparing instructional materials to support their classwork
Evaluating their understanding of the course or subject area as time progresses
Differentiate and modify learning tasks according to student need; implement accommodations as directed
Demonstrate caring and respect in interactions with students
SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate updates to the director, classroom teacher(s) and families of the student’s progress.
Provide timely and relevant feedback to students and parents
Mandatory pieces of training to attend and complete such as:
Cybersecurity
Child Abuse Prevention
Customer Service
Safety and Security
Etc.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree (Minimum Requirement)
Valid Teaching License/Subject Area Certification
Retirees in the education field are welcome to apply
3+ years of teaching or tutoring experience
Gifted, AP Certifications, ESOL, ESE, Reading Specialist, Orton Gillingham, (Preferred)
SKILLS & ABILITIES: Reliable professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Is comfortable with different school based learning systems and online textbooks
Can proficiently use digital platforms for learning
Ability to personalize lessons based on student capabilities
Exhibit subject matter expertise by communicating the materials and skills to students in an approachable way
Comfortable and proficient with educational technology; flexible in using different online platforms
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Flexible schedule based on your availability and client demand
7 days a week
6:45 am - 9:00 pm EST (weekdays)
8:00 am - 9:00 pm EST (weekends)
Personal computer with audio and video capabilities and a stable internet connection is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
BENEFITS: This position is not eligible for benefits due to part-time status.
OTHER
Advertising to clients and billing goes through our program. There is no need to seek out clients on your own.
Our scheduling software allows clients to find you any time you are free during our program working hours and tracks your sessions and clients in one place.
Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.
AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
