Program Tutor - Community Centers

Salary G.S04 $16.67 /hr 

Work Hours: Max 15 hours per week as needed for afternoon tutoring at community centers. 

*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Locations: Midtown / Avdondale Rec Center

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Community Development 

Series Level:

This is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties}

Tutoring students in various academic areas related to their school curriculum. 

Assist in developing study strategies based on the student strengths and needs.

Develop literacy and education programs that will enrich students and promote success.

Develop and maintain working relationships with surrounding schools in the area of the Community Center.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must demonstrate the ability to work with educational material and reteach multiple ways. Previous teaching or tutoring experience is a plus. Must be at least 18 years old. Candidates should demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand and follow through with directions.

Knowledge And Skills:

Knowledge of various school subjects from an elementary to high school level; varied learning styles and instructional strategies; customer service principles; general writing principles. 

Skill in reading comprehension; listening comprehension; general writing; customer service; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Demands:

Positions in this class typically require kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Work Environment:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Special Requirements:

• Safety Sensitive: N
• Department of Transportation - CDL: N
• Child Sensitive: Y

Supplemental Information:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check  & drug screening 

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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