General Elementary/Middle School Math Tutor

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE

This is an IN PERSON position. Only local candidates who can do in person tutoring sessions will be considered.

Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services is seeking a highly-motivated math and science tutor to join our team of compassionate, holistic educators. We are looking for an individual to work with students of all grade levels in one-on-one tutoring of content knowledge and executive functioning skills. We prefer candidates for this particular position that have knowledge and experience with the elementary and middle school levels of math, with considerable knowledge and experience with calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, and any other upper level math and science subjects, being a bonus. Content needs include but are not limited to: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, physics, chemistry and biology.

Our approach is relationship-based and focuses on social/emotional learning. We prioritize trust and rapport building, making reliability a critical requirement. Through mentorship and teaching self-advocacy skills, we aim to boost confidence and work on fundamental academic and organizational skills. We work with a diverse population of public and private students in the Seattle area with varying backgrounds, needs, and subject areas. We offer both in-person tutoring at our Green Lake office as well as remote tutoring. Because relationships and trust are at the forefront of our work, all tutors are requested to commit to keeping their assigned students through the school year.

About us:

LTLS (Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services, LLC) was founded in 2001 with the belief that, through establishing trust, respect, and high expectations, tutors and students co-create an environment for success. When students feel safe and supported, they move towards new levels of self-reliance and

achievement. The mission of LTLS is to engage and empower all types of learners through modeling, dialogue, and strategy. Our reach is to students with learning differences as well as mainstream and accelerated learners. We are a group of approximately 25 one-on-one tutors who collaborate and support one another in the shared mission of championing students.

Requirements

All candidates must have experience working in a one-on-one learning environment and/or have a formal teaching background.

Many sessions revolve around organizational and executive functioning skills in addition to content support. Therefore, experience with coaching, counseling, or mentoring is desired.

Availability after school and/or on weekends during the school year is required. High level of organization and planning skills.

Expected tutoring hours are 7-20 per week, after a ramp-up period, with additional paid administrative time totaling around 10-25 estimated hours per week.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience working with executive functioning deficits, ADHD, and learning differences, including dysgraphia, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

Ability to run video conferencing sessions and write professional communications, such as emails and student notes, is required.

Candidates must have strong flexible thinking and thrive in a dynamic environment. Proven ability to differentiate communication styles for multiple types of stakeholders.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay for tutoring sessions, we offer paid orientation, peer mentorship, management support, and monthly professional development time. Benefits for full-time employees include a health reimbursement account (HRA) after a 90-day waiting period and a transportation benefit through the Orca Choice program. All full-time employees qualify for a simple IRA after a two-year waiting period.

We are a small business with support and mentorship for employees built into the culture. All new hires start slowly and build toward their desired hours with the intention of meeting an employee's desired hours after the first 90 days. Employees build and create their own schedules through the ebbs and flows of the school year, including time off for holidays and summer flexibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person