Reach Incorporated·District of Columbia
The Program Instructor leads tutor training sessions and supervises teen tutors working with elementary school students. They are responsible for creating a positive learning environment, tracking student performance, and engaging with parents.
Program Instructor - Job Summary PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING
Reach Incorporated, an award-winning out-of-school-time program in the District of Columbia, seeks enthusiastic Program Instructors to lead our After-School Tutoring Program. The Program Instructor (PI) plays a vital role in leading tutor training sessions on and supervising our teen tutors’ work with the elementary school students.
Support our innovative work preparing teens to serve as elementary school literacy tutors and community role models Provide direct support to teens tutors, ensuring they are demonstrating professionalism, organization and ongoing support for elementary scholars Create a positive learning environment to ensure that the learning is both meaningful and fun
The PI must be an exceptional relationship-builder, able to connect deeply with participants to promote engagement in our program. On training days, the Program Instructor is a dynamic facilitator, who makes the curriculum interesting and relevant for our teen tutors. On tutoring days, the PI is a coach, able to support our teens as they become effective elementary school literacy tutors.
Pay ranges from $20 to $30 an hour. Instructors must be available weekdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. There is opportunity for weekend work as well.
We are only considering applicants with youth development/youth coaching/mentoring, teaching or high-school based teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience. Those without this experience need not apply.
Essential Functions - Support Tutors (25%) Model good instruction when leading tutor-training sessions.
Coach tutors in providing effective literacy instruction.
Build relationships with tutors.
Assess tutor performance using Reach’s point system.
Use available funds to plan at least two tutor outings during the year.
Supervise Tutoring Sessions (25%) Ensure that tutors are leading tutoring sessions.
Build positive program culture at the elementary school.
Address tutor/student behavior or learning challenges that hinder instruction and/or student progress.
Prepare for Program Sessions (20%) Prepare for all sessions by learning, understanding and delivering the curriculum.
Prepare any materials needed for program sessions.
Ensure all necessary supplies are available.
Participate in staff training and individual meetings to improve practice.
Contribute to Program Improvement (20%) Track tutor attendance; monitor the tracking of student attendance.
Regularly track elementary student performance using the tools provided by Reach staff.
Support teen tutors by assisting them in writing goals and monitoring their progress towards those goals.
Regularly submit attendance and other qualitative data on a weekly basis.
Parent Engagement (10%).
Record all parent contacts in Reach database.
Communicate with teen parents to report participant progress and with elementary parents to recruit and maintain elementary participants
Job Type: Part-time
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
We will comply with all of DC Public Schools COVID-19 precautions and measures.
Ability to commute: Reliably commute to school-work sites each day
Youth development: 1 year (Required); 2 years or more - preferred
Applicants must have at least one year of experience in youth development, coaching, mentoring, or teaching. Availability on weekdays from 3:30-5:30 PM is required.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in public charter schools and schools serving underserved communities. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a clear commitment to teaching, and alignment with the school’s mission; benefits may include medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and graduate tuition support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience or interest in serving diverse student communities.
