High School Academic Tutor Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-06167)

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Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Provides academic tutorial support to students at the Student Support Center during school hours and after school. Tutors students in small groups or one-to-one in various subjects. Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material in order to complete school assignments, homework, and projects. Maintains a weekly schedule of available hours in the Student Support Center.

• Keeps records of students served and tasks accomplished. Meets with Student Support Center Coordinator as needed for training, evaluation, and consultation on student progress.
• General supervision of students using the Student Support Center – ensuring all students are in dress code, use appropriate behavior and language, access only appropriate sites on student laptops.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes towards learning and school.
• Serves as a role model to students and demonstrates appropriate behavior and language while tutoring students. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's Degree in subject area to be tutored.
• Minimum of 6 months of directly related experience working with school aged children and teachers/instructors.
• Ability to tutor in one or more of the following subjects: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry, Hawaiian Culture, World History, Art History, Speech, English, Japanese, Spanish, Hawaiian, Technology.
• Able to work during between the hours of 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
• Thorough knowledge of content area tutoring in, especially those relating to courses common to 9th & 10th grade students.
• Ability to relate and work well with diverse students with varying learning needs and challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with students and staff; must work efficiently in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and others.
• Good organizational skills to manage tasks and time efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to teach lesson plans as directed by a teacher to individual and/or small/large groups of students.
• Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of applicable school age children.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian perspectives to work effectively with Hawaiian learners.
• Flexibility to adapt to change to meet the Center and program needs; may require flexible work hours.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise large number of students and monitor their safety.
• Past teaching/tutoring experience with high school students desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students in small group and one-to-one settings.
• Ability to tutor in multiple subjects
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction in Secondary Education.
• Experience working with school age children.
• Knowledge of KS organization, operations and programs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

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• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

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