St. Olaf College·Northfield, Minnesota
The tutor will provide academic guidance and support to students in grades K-8 through weekly sessions at local schools. They are expected to serve as positive role models and maintain clear communication with host teachers regarding classroom dynamics.
Job Title: Northfield Colleges Tutor (WS-NST3)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Assistant Director for Student Civic Leadership at the Svoboda Center, in collaboration with Host Teacher.
$15.50/hour
Students must have a state or federal work award to be eligible for community based work study positions.
Students who are unsure if they have a state or federal work award - please contact finaid@stolaf.edu [finaid@stolaf.edu] to find out what type of work award you have.
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The objective of the Northfield College Tutor program is to motivate and guide Northfield students’ academic success through weekly tutoring sessions. Tutoring is provided in 3 elementary schools and one middle school within the Northfield School District. This position is expected to serve as a positive role model for children in the Northfield School District. Tutors, when hired, will be paired with a teacher primarily based on schedule availability.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Candidates must be reliable, patient, and possess effective communication skills with a desire to motivate students. Applicants are required to have a state or federal work award to be eligible for this community-based work-study position.
Market context
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