Denver Reading Tutor: Oakland Elementary School

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Elementary Public School Tutor - Denver, CO

Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated tutors to provide onsite reading tutoring sessions for elementary students kindergarten through third grade (K-3) students at Oakland Elementary School located at 4580 Dearborn St, Denver, CO 80239. The tutors will support students three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. They will receive training on the iSPIRE reading reading curriculum and will work with students in small groups (5:1) to implement the program. The tutoring placement will run from April 16, 2024 through May 24, 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership:
  • Provide small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring to support student learning gains.
  • Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to develop a data-driven mission and vision for school improvement.
  • Be a compassionate mentor, fostering high expectations for students and addressing their academic and personal needs.
• Learning and Professional Development:
  • Continuously improve your teaching effectiveness through reflection and professional development opportunities.
  • Ensure equitable access to effective support, challenging learning opportunities, and educational resources.
  • Communicate your work effectively to teachers and staff, supporting their efforts in the classroom.
• School Culture:
  • Foster a professional culture of engagement and commitment to the education of the whole child.
  • Uphold norms of respect, caring, learning, and safety while promoting a culturally responsive environment.
  • Encourage staff-to-student relationships and promote student voice, agency, and leadership.
• Management:
  • Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth student progression through their academic journey.
  • Build positive relationships with students, staff, and other stakeholders to impact school operations.
  • Promote staff wellness best practices, including work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to working 20-30 hours at the assigned school site.
• Willingness to participate in 1-2 hours of monthly professional development and training.
• Dedication to supporting academic and personal success, particularly among minority and low-income students.
• Passion for educational equity and social justice.
• Availability to serve as an Education Champion during relevant months of the school year.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $20/hr with the opportunity to earn $22/hr* with a completion bonus.
• Education Champions are not paid during school breaks (Winter Break, Spring Break, etc.).
• Education Champions will be required to attend one virtual 30-minute event per quarter and complete 5 minutes of asynchronous training per week.

Acknowledgment
PRACTICE partners with schools to improve academic outcomes for low-income students and their families. Flexibility is required, as there may be occasions when a school recognizes a more pressing need for your time and talents than originally anticipated. You may be asked to teach a different grade or subject. Our team expects you to be flexible and committed to furthering our mission of advancing equitable education for urban students by closing the opportunity gap.

• Bonus based on starting and completing the program and maintaining your EC Quality Review.

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