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BookNook is seeking passionate, equity-minded educators to join our tutoring community as independent contractors, working up to 30 hours per week. BookNook tutors are on the front lines of working to close the opportunity gap for K-8 students during a key period of their educational journey.
BookNook’s Math programs are scheduled to start in the Fall of 2024.
Our online tutors conduct live, synchronous online tutoring sessions using the BookNook platform and video conferencing software. We serve a diverse population of students and seek to build a team of tutors representative of the students we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on students on their path to achieving success in Math.
Position Specifics:
- Subject: K-8th grade math
- Position Type: 1099-eligible independent contractor
- Start date: Fall 2024
- Pay Rate: $20 per hour ($10 per 30-minute session)
- Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week based on the tutor's availability and the number of active tutoring programs. Schedules may vary based on school requests.
- Sessions are held only on weekdays (no weekends) and can be before, during, or after school.
- Each program is 8-16 weeks and tutors are expected to commit to a full program with the same group of students throughout.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct virtual tutoring sessions in Math using the BookNook platform. Lessons for math sessions include inquiry-based instruction, with a strong focus on explicit instruction. Curriculum and content will be provided within the platform.
- Manage student behavior and engagement throughout sessions.
- Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
- Maintain positive relationships with students throughout the entire schedule of the program.
- Document observations for each session.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Experience teaching/tutoring K-8 students in mathematics, which may include, but is not limited to:
- having a current/previous teaching license;
- serving as a substitute teacher or teaching assistant, paraprofessional, professor, instructor;
- AND/OR tutoring for another tutoring company in the content area of math.
- Classroom experience and/or online teaching/tutoring experience in math is preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience in mathematical best practices, specifically for intervention and assisting students struggling with mathematics.
- Commitment to teaching in alignment with the provided curriculum lesson design, structure, and strategies.
- Access to a computer, webcam, and reliable, high-speed internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps is a necessity for the position.
- Ability to build meaningful connections with students to create an encouraging and motivating environment.