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After School Tutor Job Description

Updated June 2026

Reports to:  After-School Program Manager

Location: All REC locations

Deadline: posted until filled

Start Date: August 10, 2026

About REC:

Riverside Education Centers (REC) is a private, non-profit corporation 501(c)(3) that has been serving the community since 2006 providing Mesa County students with high-quality academic and extracurricular experiences during out-of-school time to foster individual growth and to create community within a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive environment. 

Job Summary:

The After School Tutor position requires individuals interested in impacting the lives of students through academic, enrichment, and social and emotional support activities. Each After School Tutor will engage in small group tutoring sessions in the after-school hours and through enrichment activities both on and off site.   

Physical demands associated with this position may include: sitting, standing, walking, alternative sitting or standing at will, lifting or carrying up to 25lbs, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and or climbing. 

• Assist students during program time with homework and structured academic support.
• Assist with selection and preparation of academic support materials for students. 
• Engage with students to mentor and develop a positive relationship.
• Supervise and engage with students during recess time.  
• Arrange materials in rooms to meet the needs of the students, staff, and volunteers.  
• Assist with set up of programming space prior to programming and cleaning up programming space at the end of each programming day following the vendor usage guidelines required by D51.
• Be an active participant in the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) policy.
• Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Participate in enrichment programming activities with students in a variety of capacities on campus and in the community.  
• Attend REC program site weekly staff meetings.
• Complete training hours provided by REC.
• Regular on-time attendance is an essential job requirement
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic knowledge base 
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to representing REC with enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills  
• Prefer an individual who has experience working with assisting youth overcome barriers 
• True desire to impact the lives of children in our community
• Bilingual skills beneficial, but not mandatory
• Capable of being flexible when needed

Programming Hours:

• 10-14 hours per week
• Most Elementary School Programming runs Tue-Thur 3:45-6:30 pm & Fri 1:45-6:30 pm (early release day) + occasional additional hours/month (weekends or when kids are off school-to be scheduled in advance) Pear Park Elementary runs Tue-Thur 3:20-6:15 pm & Fri 1:30-6:15 pm
• Middle Schools:  Mon-Thur 3:00-6:00 pm + occasional additional hours/month-to be scheduled in advance (weekends or when kids are off school).
• High Schools: Mon-Thur 3:00-5:30 pm + occasional 3-4 additional hours/month-to be scheduled in advance (weekend or  when kids are off school).

Position Details:

• Limited Part-time position during the school year (10-14 hours per week). Follows the school year (two, 14-week semesters) and an optional two-four-week summer program
• $16-$18.00/hr. (based on experience)
• $18-$20/hr (Senior Level Tutor)
• +$0.25-$0.50/hr driving differential (only for trained activity bus drivers)
• + $0.50/hr bilingual differential (only for tutors bilingual in English & Spanish)

Benefits: As a standalone job, only : 

• Accrued HFWA Sick Leave (1hr Sick Leave/30 worked, maximum 48 hrs per year.)
• Colorado Secure Savings Program (optional)
• FAMLI 

Riverside Education Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.