Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION To provide academic support and guidance to students outside the classroom, review lesson content with students, explain how to solve problems, and review students' completed work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications •High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate
•Must be 21 years of age to work with students in grades 9-12.
•Knowledge about the core subject and connection to resources
Preferred Experience •Committed to maintaining a professional relationship with students.
•Bachelor's degree in the core subject or minimum of 9 credits in the core subject or equivalent.
Required Skills •A passion for learning and teaching; international-minded
•Calmness under pressure
•Be familiar with the learning objectives as a guide to progressive learning.
•Flexible, adaptable, and persuasive
•Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
•Energy (motivation and enthusiasm)
•Involvement, respect, empathy and acceptance
•Patience and persistence
•Willingness to listen; non-judgmental
Desired Knowledge •Basic knowledge, understanding, and respect for the Navajo language, history, and culture.
•Appreciation of the philosophy of students' residential and day school experience
Navajo/Indian Preference: Consideration for employment will be given to Navajo, American Indian, or Alaska Native Tribal members with the required documentation, including the necessary qualifications to meet the position's minimum requirements. The Navajo/Indian preference law shall apply in all aspects of the position.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION The position is placed on the approved NPS Substitute Pay Schedule.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT Salary and work calendars are established yearly by budget and salary scale.
SUPERVISOR Primary: 21st Century Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Follow the Code of Ethics.
- Build rapport and be a good role model for the students.
- Provide academic support and guidance to students as a part of the 21st CCLC Program.
- Create innovative ways to get students engaged in and excited about core academic content.
- Facilitate a learning environment that is open and non-threatening.
- Assist students in comprehending the curriculum content intelligently.
- Assist students to become independent and collaborative.
- Train students in developing appropriate study skills.
- Be prompt and courteous.
- Dress and conduct professionally.
- Keep all information confidential.
- Residential 25 CFR training.
- Professional development and training when requested.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EVALUATION Tutors will be evaluated in accordance with the Navajo Preparatory School Board policies and procedures.
Background check required as a condition of employment. Navajo Preparatory School Inc
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