Job Title
Academic Tutors (Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science)

Location
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts & Technology, Grand Rapids, MI

Employment Type
Part time

Program Overview
West Michigan's first and finest performing arts charter academy, Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts and Technology, is seeking highly qualified Tutors faculty. Join an innovative new Charter Academy, and be a part of a learning culture that will introduce students to the study of the arts and technology, integrated in a rigorous college‑ready academic curriculum. Ellington will provide students with the global inspiration to tap into the amazing capability of every student and cultivate an intimate learning environment focused on each individual student.

EMPLOYED BY: GREAAT Schools, Inc.

REPORTS TO: School Building Instructional Leader (Principal)

Responsibilities

Design lessons, activities and field experiences in the assigned Extended Learning Program area.

Student monitoring, safety and enrichment as the foundation of work with students.

Lead or assist in final student Individualized Learning Planning and program activities as assigned by the Program Director.

Assist with extended learning program duties as needed when not teaching classes.

Be a role model and build appropriate relationships with campers and staff.

Essential Qualities

Instructors must be nurturing, mature, responsible and fun‑loving individuals who love to share their passion with children and youth.

Include activities that are engaging and fun.

Address the multiple needs, interests, abilities and talents of children and youth.





Establish a system wherein students feel ownership of the program and feel comfortable exchanging ideas and sharing.

Apply basic youth development principles in working with students through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment.

Balance a student's natural inquisitiveness and playfulness, enabling them to learn new skills and understand recent concepts. Projects should have clear boundaries but lots of possibilities.

Ensure that performing arts activities in general are non‑competitive and encourage the creativity and growth of all campers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and valid Teaching Certificate/Licensure in subject area of instruction.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to individuals' specific needs.

Demonstrated ability to use and integrate arts and technology in classroom and project instruction.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students, programs, leadership, staff and community.

Demonstrated ability to utilize wide-ranging teaching methodologies to accommodate students' unique learning styles.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.

Demonstrated ability to contribute responsibly to an innovative environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of technology, including performance management tools.

Demonstrated accountability for student achievement.

Demonstrated understanding of standards‑based, performing arts and technology curriculum related to discipline.

Required criminal history background check.

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