Home-Based Academic Tutor MEP Springfield

Our program provides high-quality supplemental academic and support services for migratory children/youth ages 3-21 who reside throughout Massachusetts. Our K-12 instructors are bilingual, experienced educators who tutor individuals and/or small groups and in a place convenient for the family, typically in their home or at a local library/school.

Department:  Massachusetts Migrant Education Program

Title:               Instructor

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Reports to:     Migrant Programming and Partnership Manager/State Program Director

Purpose: Instructors support individual and group learning in academic and summer terms.  Instruction varies by audience and location to best fit the migratory population being served.  Content of the academic supports range based on the student need and curricular options.

Essential Functions:

• Establishing key learning objectives and plan for student sessions

• Review and organize materials before sessions

• Offer individual and small group instruction 

• Create and maintain a positive and fun environment that is engaging and enjoyable for students 

• Adapt the objectives and plan to accommodate the abilities, needs and interests of students

• Track and record attendance and participation in a timely manner

• Communicate directly with your assigned families/students if required

• Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Access to reliable and insured vehicle

• One year of teaching experience in an informal or formal setting

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)

• Able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening 

Instructional Setting:

English Language/Life Skills Program- Instructors will provide classes to small groups of students and in some cases individual students.  Instruction is almost exclusively remote via Google Meet in evenings and weekends.

Site + Home-Based Tutoring- Instructors will provide instructional support and homework assistance to individual and small groups of students. Visits will range from 45-90 minutes per visit with 1-2 visits per week.  Visits can take place at the student’s home or in school, library or another public space nearby.  When appropriate and applicable, tutoring may also occur remotely via Google Meet or other appropriate on-line platforms.

Ready For Kindergarten Program- Instructors will implement kindergarten readiness curriculum to individual students aged 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Visits will range from 45-60 minutes per visit, with 3-4 visits made to the child over the course of the year. Visits can take place at the student’s home, library or another public space nearby.  

Site-based Summer Program- The instructors will engage elementary grade students in STEAM based projects while also giving them the opportunity to practice their English skills and communication skills. Pre-kindergarten instructors will establish a set daily schedule including a morning meeting, rotating centers and developmentally appropriate activities. 

Summer home-based program-  Instructors will make a series of one to three home visits to individual and small groups of students. They will facilitate fun and creative activities that also provide students with the opportunity to practice their English skills. Visits will range from one to two hours and can take place at the student’s home or in a park, library or another public space nearby. 

Physical Demands:

• Able to travel to and between site visit locations

• Ability to multi-task and respond to plan alterations with a positive mindset

• Must be able to communicate and converse effectively with youth and adults from multiple backgrounds and cultures in Spanish

Work Conditions:

• Requires working a flexible schedule potentially including evening

• Employees expected to follow CES Workplace Safety Standards 

• Frequent independent travel required

Terms of Employment:

• Part-time; 4-20 hours per week 

• Weekly hours are dependent on program needs

• Compensation is $31/hr

CES is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome candidates from all cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.  Candidates whose backgrounds are well suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve are encouraged to apply.