High Impact Tutor

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

The Instructional Aide: High Impact Tutor is a part-time (10-20 hours/week), temporary (ending May 2026) role designed to serve students in grades 6-11 by providing customized instruction based on specific math or English gaps or the pre-requisite skills they need to practice. The incumbent will be assigned to work with small groups of students during the school day for High Impact Tutoring. In this role, you will receive the opportunity to build relationships with students and diagnose, monitor, and drive accelerated learning of math concepts.

Please note: Should you apply for this position, you will be doing so to IOTA Community Schools in general – not to a specific school site. If a school has an Instructional Aide: High Impact Tutor position open, they will review the general applicant pool for potential candidates and choose who to contact for an interview. Please note, this tutoring will take place between the hours of 8a-3p.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The classification specification does not necessarily describe all the duties that might need to be performed. The summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Under immediate supervision, follow the lead of the teacher in providing small group instruction student(s) in math or English content.
• Discuss classroom learning activities with the teacher to coordinate instructional efforts and to implement instructional programs.
• Tutor students in small groups of 3-4 to explain and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Set math and/or ELA goals with the student, track their progress and encourage their efforts to improve in math and/or ELA.
• Attend regular High Impact Tutor training with the IOTA math and ELA team to develop instructional skills
• Communicate with families of students in the High Impact Tutoring program to keep them aware of their students’ progress.
• Tutors may be asked to support with the following tasks, but the primary role is described above.
  • Operate a variety of office machines and/or instructional equipment such as copy machine, computer, laminator, telephone, iPhone or iPad for recording, etc.
  • Perform a variety of classroom associated clerical work, such as typing, sorting, filing, keeping accurate records, setting up and maintaining file folders, recording attendance, completing forms and applications, collecting monies, measuring, cutting, and duplicating.
  • Prepare various teaching aids and materials such as charts, graphs, and other related items using such methods as typing, duplicating, collating, stapling and other laminating.
  • Assist in classroom organizing activities such as displaying educational materials, preparing bulletin boards, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional needs, creating an orderly and clean classroom environment.
  • May call parents to arrange appointments, to provide approved information about school or student, may participate in parent conference at the direction or concurrence of the teacher/specialist.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
  • Learn to tutor students in various subject matters and to work with students with and/or without disabilities.
  • Adapt educational materials/manipulatives to promote the specialized learning process for students with disabilities.
  • Work with children/adolescents having mild to moderate learning and /or physical disabilities.
  • Motivate and encourage positive learning patterns and behavior to students with disabilities and special learning needs.
  • Keep accurate records.
  • Demonstrate understanding and patience toward students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrate confidence, tact, and sound judgment.
  • Demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities within the learning environment.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member.

Candidates for this part-time, temporary role must meet the following standards:

• Must have a valid teaching license in the state of Tennessee
• You are dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities we serve.
• You will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.
• In addition, it is preferred:
  • You have demonstrated ability in math or English (and are confident supporting students in English or math intervention content)
  • You have at least six months of experience working with adolescents/children in a structured environment.
  • Experience working with adolescents/children requiring a specialized learning environment is preferred. Verifiable supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted on an equal basis.
  • Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered, however, experience cannot substitute for the required minimum education and a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member.

Compensation is $35/hr.

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.