Math Tutor

Saga Education’s Math Tutors manage a small caseload of middle or high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently on providing high-dosage, high-impact tutoring that includes daily individualized instruction to students. During a typical school day, tutors will work in-person with students during multiple class periods and facilitate lessons. Tutors will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. In addition to offering academic support, our math tutors will serve as advocates and mentors, building strong, meaningful relationships with their students. Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

Provide daily math tutoring to your assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods

Develop lesson plans and prep for tutoring sessions using Saga Curriculum

Manage the input and analysis of student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed

Maintain attendance records, monitor student academic progress and provide feedback

Maintain regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email, text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preference and record efforts

Navigate varying technology, both hardware and software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise

Develop student incentives, trackers, and support with celebrations, awards and recognition

Proactively check and respond to emails and Slack daily, and regularly consult with your Site Director and/or Director of Program

Participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions with your Site Director and/or Director of Program, as well as weekly reflections and professional development for continuous growth

Build strong relationships with students to effectively set expectations and manage behavior

Build strong relationships with teachers, other staff and the community

Engage and assist with other duties as assigned by your Site Director and school site

Mission Alignment - You recognize challenges in education and demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth and improvement

Being Resilient - You rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult decisions

Nimble Learning - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons

Demonstrates Self-Awareness - You use feedback and reflection to gain productive insight

Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively in a team environment

Values Differences - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures

Stakeholder Focus - You value student advocacy and build strong student relationships