OUR STORY
At Edge powered by Wheeling Country Day School (WCDS) we believe children have an insatiable desire to explore and learn about the world around them. Our teachers share a vision of engaged learning that sparks a student to think independently, communicate effectively, and ignite creativity. When children learn in a nurturing community, they build the confidence to learn from failures, embrace challenges and reach farther. We embrace individual learning and teach students it’s possible to learn differently. Operating for 90+ years as a 501c3 independent school located in Wheeling, West Virginia, we identify as a private school with a public purpose. We use our independence to pilot programs that can have broader utility for all students.
POSITION
Job Description
As a tutor working at Edge, you are expected to be adept at individualized or small-group instruction, providing highly-effective online education for students struggling in reading. A tutor must be willing to participate in continued learning about the content of Structured Literacy (What is taught) and the Principles of Instruction (How it is taught).
Come thrive at Edge with your true passion for both people and learning differences, patient yet persistent approach, and your ability to embrace a growing virtual environment with tremendous opportunities to serve. Bring leadership, inspiration & innovation to cultivate our expansion of the Edge.
Expectations:
- Commit to a 10 hour training circuit that includes live observations.
- Commit to communication withTutor Lead in a timely and efficient manner.
- Work a minimum of two (2) hours per week.
Tutoring Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal & listening skills.
- Be punctual for scheduled lessons and monthly training sessions.
- Be innovative and creative at keeping students engaged during the lesson.
- Create a distraction-free atmosphere that will promote student engagement.
- Meet with a small group at a minimum of twice weekly.
- Prepare individualized lessons based on the learning needs of the student(s).
- Always prepare and set up lesson materials prior to the start of the lesson.
- Apply the multisensory practices that are taught to you into each lesson.
- Ensure effective data collection to track learner performance (e.g. # of students in attendance, start time/end time, concept taught, & student performance.
- Offer a 24-hour notice to request a substitute for your session.
- Allow for a two week notice for the possibility of job change.
Continued Learning:
- Attend and actively participate in monthly skill building sessions with your assigned Tutor Lead.
- Allow time for immediate, corrective feedback after monthly observations.
- Participate in book studies designated throughout the year.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Tutor will be thoroughly committed to the Edge mission.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in a teaching environment (ex. teacher, tutor, counselor, paraprofessional, teacher’s aide, student teacher).
- Practical understanding of the subject to be taught.
- Personal accountability and reliability teaching in a virtual environment.
- Ability to teach students of all ages at varying levels of understanding and proficiency.
LOCATION
This position is flexible, remote, and accepting candidates from across the country to tutor at sites located on the East Coast.
REPORTING
The Tutor reports to an assigned Tutor Lead.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be at $20 per hour.
