Tutor

We are seeking dedicated Tutors to support justice-impacted individuals across a variety of programs including the Student Success Initiative, Navigator Certificate in Human Services and Community Justice, Pathways to GED, Career Pathways, and technology courses (Tech 101 and Tech 201). This role is perfect for individuals passionate about providing educational and empowerment opportunities to help reintegrate and uplift those who have been part of the criminal legal system, including college-level students pursuing degrees. Tutors will report to the Coordinator of Instructional Design.

About the Institute:

As a champion of institutional, structural, and personal transformation, the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity (The Institute) opens doors and eliminates barriers to success for people who have been involved in the criminal legal system. The Institute has a diverse portfolio of projects that focus on identifying what it takes for people to live successfully in the community after justice involvement and on increasing the effectiveness of the professionals and systems working with them. Recognizing the transformational power of education, the Institute focuses much of its work on increasing access to higher education for people with criminal histories. The Institute’s comprehensive and strategic approach includes direct service, research, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. To learn more please visit our website: https://justiceandopportunity.org/

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic tutoring in subjects including human services, community justice, writing, general education diploma preparation, and technology (basic to advanced levels).
• Develop and adapt learning materials to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of students.
• Work collaboratively with program coordinators and instructors to align tutoring methods with educational objectives and course content.
• Monitor and report students' progress, providing feedback and strategies to enhance their educational outcomes.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of educational methodologies tailored to justice-impacted learners.
• Encourage students to leverage their lived experiences in their learning processes.

Qualifications:

• College-level students or individuals with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching, particularly with adults, non-traditional, or college students.
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals and dedication to culturally competent instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and build rapport with students.
• Proficiency in educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Commitment to the evening schedule and potential weekend sessions as required.

Program Specifics:

• Navigator Certificate: Support courses combining human services theory with practical skills including social service navigation and professional ethics, mainly assisting with four papers that students are required to complete each semester.
• Pathways to GED: Prepare students for General Education Development (GED) exams, requiring strong general education knowledge.
• Tech Courses: Assist in courses ranging from basic technology use to specialized software training.
• Student Success Initiative: Support justice-impacted students across all subject courses.

Hours of Operation:

• Availability required from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with optional weekend sessions.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their experience and alignment with this role to the Institute for Justice and Opportunity, emphasizing experience with educational programming for justice-impacted populations.

At the Institute, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Institute believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 – 20 per week