WHAT TO EXPECT AS A TUTOR:
Compensation: Tutors are compensated at an hourly rate of $20 per hour for tutoring assignments (includes session delivery and lesson preparation time). Tutors are also compensated for their initial training and ongoing professional development throughout the year at $15 per hour.
Background Checks: If selected, fingerprinting and background checks will be required. Tutors are unable to begin working with students prior to clearance. Tutors must schedule and attend a fingerprinting appointment at the assigned location within Baltimore City, MD within one week of hire.
Location: This part-time position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland. Candidates must have reliable transportation to their tutoring assignments within Baltimore City Public Schools. All candidates must be physically residing within the United States, a commutable distance to Baltimore, and meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements.
Scheduling: Most in-person tutors work between 11 and 18 hours per week. Tutoring sessions are conducted exclusively on weekdays during school hours, with no weekend classes. Tutoring is anticipated to run from August 26th 2024-May 31st 2025 We ask our tutors to commit to the assigned tutoring group for at least one semester and, ideally the whole year. Tutoring sessions are held according to individual school schedules and may be affected by school closures (ex. holidays, state and local testing, weather, etc.).
Equipment: Curriculum and tutoring materials are provided to the tutor. Tutors must be able to supply their own laptop, with webcam and microphone, that can be taken to their tutoring assignment and/or be used during professional development activities and meetings. Chromebooks, iPads/tablets, and smart phones cannot be used for this role.
Lesson Planning and Delivery: Planning and delivering tutoring lessons are the foundation of our work. Tutoring sessions are delivered using our structured research-based curriculum. Tutors are compensated for both planning and delivering their tutoring sessions.
Training: Once you have cleared your onboarding you will complete the following:
- Complete and clear the fingerprinting process for Baltimore City, Maryland tutors.
- Attend an onsite orientation session on August 13th or August 15th.
- Complete a paid training course (both online and onsite courses required) during August 19th-23rd (approx. 16 hours).
Tutoring: Once training has been completed you will begin tutoring at your assigned location.
- Anticipated tutoring start date August 26th, 2024
- Anticipated tutoring end date May 31, 2025