Job Description

Overview

The 21st CCLC Academic Tutor provides direct academic support to students participating in the YMCA of Catawba Valley’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. The Tutor provides individual and small-group instruction, academic intervention, homework support, and enrichment based on identified student needs and approved program goals. Working under the direction of the Grant Implementation and Academic Director, the Academic Tutor supports student growth in literacy/reading-language arts, mathematics, and other approved academic areas while maintaining a positive, engaging, and supportive out-of-school learning environment. Academic activities should complement school-day learning and align with applicable North Carolina academic standards and school priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring, academic intervention, homework support, remediation, and academic enrichment to assigned 21st CCLC students.
• Prepare and implement engaging, age-appropriate academic activities based on student needs, approved program expectations, and site schedules.
• Support literacy/reading-language arts, mathematics, and other approved academic areas in alignment with applicable North Carolina standards and school priorities.
• Use available student information, school input, and assessment data, when authorized, to identify learning needs and differentiate instruction.
• Reinforce classroom learning, address skill gaps, and help students build academic skills, confidence, and positive learning habits.
• Maintain a structured, positive, inclusive, and academically focused learning environment using appropriate behavior-management and student-engagement strategies.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, understanding, and academic progress and communicate concerns or identified needs to the Program Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate tutoring rosters, lesson or activity documentation, participation records, student-progress information, and other required program records.
• Complete required surveys, evaluation documentation, outcome information, and other records needed to support 21st CCLC reporting and program evaluation.
• Communicate with the Program Coordinator regarding student absences, scheduling concerns, participation issues, instructional needs, resource needs, or other barriers affecting academic services.
• Collaborate with school personnel, when directed and permitted, to help align 21st CCLC academic support with students’ school-day needs.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development related to academics, behavior management, safety, grant expectations, and YMCA policies.
• Support student transitions to and from tutoring and work collaboratively with site staff to ensure students receive scheduled academic services.
• Maintain active supervision and follow all YMCA safety, Child Abuse Prevention, emergency, confidentiality, and reporting requirements while working with students.
• Ensures all staff understand and volunteers understand and comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, actively monitors staff interactions with participants, addresses boundary violations, and ensures prompt reporting of concerns in accordance with YMCA policy and state law.
• Represent the YMCA professionally and perform other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator or Grant Implementation and Academic Director.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, professional development opportunities, and YMCA initiatives.
• Any duties assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

The 21st CCLC Academic Tutor must represent the YMCA in a professional manner. The employee must be able to actively supervise and engage with children in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting on the floor, transitioning between activities, and participating in recreational and enrichment activities with children.

The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed. The position requires the ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, maintain active supervision of participants, and maneuver throughout program facilities, playgrounds, school campuses, and outdoor environments.

Safety Policy:

The 21st CCLC Academic Tutor will be responsible for observing the following rules:

No Alcohol or drugs will be used on the job at any time.

Report all job accidents the same day the accident happens.

Obtain authorization from your supervisor for all non-emergency treatments for accidents.

Wear seat belts at all times in company vehicles.

Keep the area where you work clean and neat at all times.

Do not remove or bypass any guards on any machinery at any time.

Ask you supervisor when you need additional equipment or instructions to get the job done safely.

Lift with your legs, not your back, and get assistance with loads over 50 pounds.

Advise your supervisor of any hazardous conditions.

Follow all other written and spoken safety rules.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience working with children in a group setting is preferred.
• Current or former licensed teacher, instructional assistant, tutor, education professional, or individual with demonstrated experience providing academic support to school-age students preferred.
• Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate practices for children and youth.
• Understanding of program safety practices and active supervision expectations.
• Knowledge of YMCA policies, procedures, and program standards, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Understanding of grade-appropriate academic expectations and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in assigned content areas.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage children in educational activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication, organization, preparation, and student-engagement skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email and electronic communication platforms.
• Abilities:
• Ability to actively supervise children and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Ability to effectively manage participant behavior using positive behavior management techniques.
• Ability to adapt activities and approaches to meet the needs of diverse participants.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently while following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Program Coordinators and other YMCA staff.
• Personal Attributes:
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward working with children and families.
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Patient, caring, and committed to supporting the growth and development of children.
• Strong work ethic with dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains professional boundaries and serves as a positive role model for participants.
• Supports the YMCA mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution once eligible

Posted Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.