Obesity Prevention Center for Children and Youth

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English Tutor

The purpose of the English Tutor is to work with overweight and obese children who are falling behind with their English homework.

Department

After School Program Department

Job Responsibilities

  • Tutors children in English from first grade to 12th grade
  • Helps children in the areas of writing, vocabulary, reading, spelling and grammar
  • Keeps students progress records confidential
  • Works closely with children's teachers to make sure that they are on the same path
  • Reports to the Division Manager
  • Ability to identify children whose primary language is not English
  • Collaborates with children's guidance counselors, parents and teachers to develop plans that could help in the instruction of English language skills
  • Respect laws and regulations regardingĀ bilingual education
  • Respect State and Federal regulations

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be a junior or senior majoring in English, education or a related field
  • Ability to work with diverse ethnic groups
  • Knowledge of correct spelling and grammar
  • Be a team player
  • Previous experience is preferred but not required