Summerbridge Tutor Coordinator Job Description

During Teacher Orientation: (June 18 - 27):

• Attend selected workshops regarding homework policies, management strategies, student climate, etc
• Cultivate positive, professional working relationships with teachers and staff
• Meet with Program Director to discuss summer logistics
• Create binders, training materials, and record-keeping systems for homework tutors.
• Co-facilitate a tutoring workshop

During the Six-Week Summer Program (June 30 - August 8):

• Volunteer at the Kennedy-Longfellow site on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Friday special events are optional.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of 3-5 volunteer homework tutors during Homework Hut and Homework Center .
• Supervise tutors and work with students during Homework Center on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, maintaining a positive, productive atmosphere;
• Work one-on-one with students at Homework Center, helping them with academics, organization, and work completion;
• Help teachers during Homework Hut, as necessary;
• Maintain open lines of communication with teachers and administrators regarding their students' performance;
• Submit reports to students' advisors on their academic progress and challenges.
• Meet weekly with the Dean of Students and Program Director about the Homework Tutoring program's progress and challenges.
• Participate actively at lunch, recess, Community Meeting, and Friday Special Events (optional);

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a brief letter explaining why you would make a great homework tutor to Sarah Joslyn at sjoslyn@cpsd.us .

Please feel free to call or email with questions. Our office number is (617) 349-6647.