Contracted Tutors : 1 Math/Science & 1 English/Learning Differences

Job Title:

Two Positions

1. Math and Science Contracted Tutor
2. English and Learning Differences Contracted Tutor

Organization: Northwest Education Access (NWEdA)

Start Date: December or latest January

End Date: June 20, 2025 or prior termination within terms of contract.

Location: Virtual

Rate: $45 an hour, Part Time

Job Overview:

Northwest Education Access (NWEdA) is seeking two dedicated and experienced independent contracted tutors to provide one-on-one virtual tutoring and coaching services to NWEdA students aged 16-29.

The ideal candidates will have a strong background in tutoring, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure the best possible support for students. This position is fully remote, and the contractors will be responsible for managing their schedule in coordination with NWEdA supervisors.

About Northwest Education Access (formally Seattle Education Access):

Northwest Education Access works throughout the greater Puget Sound region on Coast Salish land. We provide comprehensive and individualized support to help low-income young people, ages 16-29, build their own path to higher education and beyond. Northwest Education Access focuses specifically on supporting alternative routes to high school completion and the transition into post-secondary pathways. The young people we serve navigate complex education barriers that are compounded by inequitable access to basic needs like housing, mental health services, and childcare. They do this while experiencing institutional racism and surviving generational and historical trauma. Many of the young people we serve are considered ‘Opportunity Youth,’ meaning they are typically disconnected from school and/or work. Despite a range of backgrounds, our students all share a strong motivation to complete their education and demonstrate resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

The Northwest Education Access program model is based on having a team of Education Advocates located at partner sites throughout the community. Partner sites include community or technical colleges, Open Doors programs, youth-serving homeless shelters, and other service providers working with low-income youth. Learn more about us at nweducationaccess.org.

There are two tutoring positions:

1. English and Learning Differences Contracted Tutor
   • The English and Learning Difference Tutor will focus primarily on providing introductory college level English tutoring support for students with learning differences including, but not limited to, English language learners, students with disabilities, and neurodivergent learners. Tutor may also provide support in other subject areas such as GED prep, placement tests, or introductory college level math. depending on tutor’s expertise and student tutor requests
2. Math and Science Contracted Tutor
   • The Math and Science Contracted Tutor will focus primarily on providing high level math and science tutoring support to students as needed, based on student requests. Tutors may also provide other tutoring subject area requests such as English, resumes, GED support, placement tests, or the subject expertise of the tutor.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized, one-on-one virtual tutoring and coaching to students enrolled with NWEdA, in the respective hired subjects (Math/Science OR English/Learning Differences) as well as other subjects based on tutor’s expertise.
• Collaborate with NWEdA staff, volunteers, and other tutors via email, phone, and virtual meetings as needed.
• Attend tutor/coach onboarding and check-in sessions as required.
• Participate in monthly virtual check-ins with designated supervisor for support and program updates.
• Document hours worked and session notes, after each tutoring session.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience tutoring or coaching students.
• Proficiency Level:
  • Math & Science Tutor
    • Experience tutoring or coaching students in high level math and science
    • Proficient knowledge in Calculus at a minimum high school level, along with college-level Chemistry and Biology.
  • English/Learning Differences Tutor
    • Provide primarily intro College English, as well as other subjects based on tutor’s expertise.
    • Experience providing academic support to students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners, and neurodivergent learners.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a remote team.
• Reliable internet and virtual meeting software capacity.
• Flexibility to meet with students outside of typical work hours, including evenings and weekends
• Be able to meet standard contracting and organization requirements where contractor is responsible for:
  • Providing all equipment necessary to complete virtual tutoring, including a personal device for meetings, phone for communicating with students and staff.
  • Having a virtual tutoring platform such as Zoom or Google Meet.
  • Submitting detailed monthly invoice to NWEdA.
  • Accepting payment from NWEdA via Zelle or check.
  • Separating accounting process of their taxes. NWEdA will distribute pre-tax full payments.
  • Submitting W-9 Form before start of contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching credentials and/or extensive tutoring experience with high school, college students, or young adults.
• Flexibility in tutoring other subjects and/or providing test prep (GED, Placement Test, etc.)
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring young people from historically underrepresented communities.
• Understanding of the inequities present in higher education systems.
• Experience working independently, scheduling appointments and utilizing virtual calendaring systems.

Compensation & Hours:

• Rate: $45 per hour.
• No-Show Compensation: $20 for sessions where a student does not show up and fails to provide at least one hour of cancellation notice.
• Hours: Contractor’s hours will vary based on student tutor requests with the following limitations: Will not surpass 20 hours per month, unless unused hours are reallocated by NWEdA. Will not surpass 120 hours collectively with other tutor contractors per quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Designated supervisor is responsible for tracking collective contract tutor hours and keeping the contractor informed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Priority Deadline is Wednesday November 13, 2024 by midnight. Please submit resume and cover letter with subject heading according to the position you're applying to: “CONTRACTED ENGLISH/LEARNING DIFFERENCES TUTOR” OR "CONTRACTED MATH/SCIENCE TUTOR to the email: apply@nweducationaccess.org . Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications listed above, your interest in the position, and how you will be able to help Northwest Education Access realize its mission, goals, and values.
2. Current résumé.
3. Please note top candidates will be requested to submit Three References (including a supervisor and a person who can speak to your tutoring and/or teaching work preferred). You are welcome to submit now or only upon request.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• We are on an expedited hiring timeline. Please review below for your information.
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 by Midnight.
  • Pre-screening may be requested for top applicants before 11/18.
  • One Round Interviews 11/18-20. Hear back by 11/21st.
  • Onboard 11/22 or 11/25
  • Start Date between 11/25-12/2, flexible if needed.

NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.