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Elementary Tutor

NashvilleOn-siteFull-time

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An Elementary Tutor at Rocketship Public Schools works with teachers to support student learning in literacy and math through small group tutoring, learning centers, and developmental play while tracking progress and communicating with families.

About this role

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

The Position
Tutors work closely with a team of teachers to meet the needs of all students. Tutors are responsible for managing and guiding a class of students while they work collaboratively in age-appropriate centers/developmental play and for pulling small groups of students for additional academic support and interventions.
Location: Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville TN 37207

Essential Functions:

  • Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around centers, developmental play and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
  • Ensure that students have access to a joyful but productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
  • Actively guide students in collaborative centers through observation and group discussion
  • Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students' Individualized Learning Plans
  • Conduct monthly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
  • Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
  • Maintain all Learning Lab materials including centers, computer equipment and accessories

    • Qualifications:

  • Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
  • Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
  • Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
  • Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
  • Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students' progress
  • Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Education
  • Fluency in English
  • Flexibility and a willingness to learn
  • Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required.
  • Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required

    • Skills

    Basic Computer TroubleshootingBehavioral Expectations EnforcementClassroom ManagementData InterpretationIndividualized Learning PlansProgress Monitoring AssessmentsRocketship-adopted CurriculaStaff Collaboration

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