Student Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Saint Cloud, United States CAIRO Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $21-$25/h DOE

Organization Summary

The Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)’s mission is to advocate for and act to increase equity and social justice through programs, services, community organizing and collaborative leadership that create equitable opportunities for African refugees and immigrant children, youth and families to thrive. CAIRO envisions a more just and equitable society in which children, youth, and families live in sustained, supportive communities, which reinforce the cultural wealth and lived experience of the family.


Position Summary

Student Support Specialists are after school tutors that work within our Students, Parents, and Communities Engaged (SPACE) Program. Specialists will work with students needing extra help in areas of reading, science and math, for elementary, middle, and high school. Students will receive tutoring in their areas of greatest needs, but we are especially interested in hiring tutors with a strong background in middle and high school math.


This is a part-time position expected to work around 10 hours per week in the afternoons and evenings.


Salary

$21-25/hour, depending on experience.


Benefits

CAIRO offers the following benefits for this position: 


  • 16 days of Paid Time Off.
  • 16 paid company holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with an up to 3% employer match.



Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide in-person tutoring sessions with students at the CAIRO office or in schools. Tutoring will include working in a one-on-one or group setting with a diverse student population.
  • Facilitate family involvement with schools and student success through the SPACE program.
  • Meet with students and review subjects relevant to their skill levels and academic performance. Carefully explaining how to solve problems and checking completed work.
  • Use culturally responsive teaching strategies, understanding the challenges of disrupted education, English language learners, and immigration.
  • Help students develop study skills and organization techniques to help improve their academic performance.
  • Keep reports on students' activities and share reports with supervisors.
  • Supervise groups of students and model appropriate behavior.



Abilities, Skills, & Experience

  • Previous experience as a tutor preferred.
  • Knowledge of & experience with technology and troubleshooting skills required. Google Suite experience strongly preferred. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; good organization/ planning skills; good analytical skills to read outcomes reports and measure a child's progress.
  • Home visiting or other direct experience working with parents is preferred.
  • Required Language: English.
  • Preferred Language(s): Somali, Swahili, Arabic, or another African language.
  • Advanced understanding of math and science concepts at a middle school and high school level.


Education Requirements

  • REQUIRED: High school diploma and capacity to tutor high school level coursework
  • PREFERRED : Associate degree, B.A., or equivalent experience
  • REQUIRED : Some coursework in STEM subjects



Work Environment & Location

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Frequent use of keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone and/or headset
  • Use of a personal vehicle with reimbursement will be required.
  • Work locations in St. Cloud, MN. 



CAIRO is a participant in the E-Verify Program and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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