Sistema Elementary Homework Mentor Job Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic individual passionate about teaching for our after-school program. Sistema Utah is partnered with American Preparatory Academy to offer music and homework assistance classes for free to under-resourced students. Patterned after the El Sistema movement that originated in Venezuela, it is our hope to empower our students for social change.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Mentors assist elementary grades (2-6) students with most subjects in an after-school classroom setting.
- There are three periods daily, each 40 minutes in duration.
- You will receive training prior to starting this position.
Schedule:
- Expected hours: Up to 20 hours per week from August - May
- Hours (Part-Time): M, T, F 3:15 pm - 7:00 pm; W, Th 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm (schedule may vary by 15 minutes depending on campus need)
Salary:
- Pay $14.00 - 17.00 per hour (Dependant on experience)
Education/Experience:
- Proficiency in writing, math, and Google applications (docs, sheets, forms, etc.)
- Bi-lingual preferred but not required
- Reliability, punctuality, and patience
- Effective communication skills
- Effective study skills and techniques
- Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in writing
- Proficiency in math
- Proficiency with Google applications, including Docs, Sheets, and Forms
- Reliability, punctuality, and patience
- Effective communication skills
- Effective study skills and techniques
- Bilingual proficiency
What We Do
American Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school operator with campuses in Utah and a sister campus in Zambia. The organization focuses on academic excellence and strong character development, providing a rigorous, character-centered education designed to foster academic achievement and prepare students for a lifetime of success through the application of empirically proven teaching methods to ensure students achieve their full potential.
