Job Description

Position Title: Academic Tutor

Location Option #1: San Fernando Valley

Location Option #2: Koreatown

Reports To: Executive Director

Headquarters: El Segundo, California

Employment Type: Part-time, 15- 20 hours/week

Schedule Availability: Monday- Thursday, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Compensation:

• Non-exempt
• $24.00/ hour
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Sick -time
• Mileage reimbursement

Role description:

We are seeking an Academic Tutor with experience in classroom and/or afterschool settings in the field of youth education to support student learning, provide targeted academic assistance, and help create a positive, engaging environment that promotes academic growth and development.

Job description:

• Facilitate and supervise group tutoring sessions (in-person) for ages 5-11, including travel to DUYA and partner sites.
• Prepare lesson plans, lead workshops, and support students with homework, projects, and test prep.
• Research and recommend learning resources, tools, and strategies to enhance instruction and engagement.
• Attend regular team meetings and professional development sessions for content planning and growth.
• Provide positive feedback and use reinforcement strategies to build student confidence and motivation.
• Track student progress through reports, assessments, and ongoing communication with parents and staff.
• Support the onboarding of new tutors and contribute to program planning and instructional improvements.

Preferred Qualifications: 6 months or more of experience in...

• Tutoring or academic support experience in a classroom or structured educational setting
• Ability to assist students with reading/phonics/ math concepts, test prep, research, projects, and reinforce classroom concepts
• Skilled in lesson planning, reviewing academic data, and administering assessments to track student progress
• Strong communication skills, cultural competence, and a friendly, proactive, and student-centered approach
• Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, email, and educational tools like library databases
• Able to work independently and in group settings, with the initiative to lead and the judgment to ask for help when needed
• An associate’s or Bachelor’s degre e in English, Math, Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and be willing to travel to one- two school sites weekly and headquarters as needed

Application process:

• Submit an application
• Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial interview
• Candidates must provide 2 referrals and pass an academic assessment to advance to the second interview
• Accepted candidates will proceed to paid orientation and training

Requirements:

Paid Orientation & Training:

• Location: South Los Angeles
• August 4–22, 2025 | Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Program Start/ End Date:

• Location: Koreatown or San Fernando Valley
• Monday, August 26, 2025- March 31, 2026 | Schedule listed above

Employment Term:

• Approximately 8 months, with potential renewal based on performance and continued availability.

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