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Summer Arts for Learning (SALA) seeks Tutor

Reports to: Lead Special Educator and Site Director Classification: Seasonal Part-Time Exempt

The SALA Tutor Job Description:

The SALA Tutor is key to ensuring all students receive the support necessary to thrive in a unique and creative learning environment. Tutors are required to work hand in hand with SALA staff to support students in their Literacy skills within the Summer Arts for Learning Academy program. Tutors are expected to provide daily 30 minute Literacy Tutoring Sessions to small groups of students. Tutors will work with the same small groups of students for the entire six-week program (Monday - Thursday) and will regularly communicate with Teachers, Teaching Artists, and Special Educators so that students' needs are being met through a cohesive team strategy. Tutors are responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to students and will support Special Educators in meeting IEP goals for specific students. In addition to serving specific students, Tutors are expected to support all students with special needs regardless of IEP status.

About the Summer Arts for Learning Academy:

Baltimore City Schools’ Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA), operated by Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland), offers students an opportunity to imagine, create, and express who they are through the arts. This is an action-packed, full-day, six-week program (Monday - Thursday) that introduces students to a wide variety of art forms—from illustration and spoken word to percussion, drama, and dance—which gives students a chance to work alongside students from across the city and be taught by professional Artists. Students’ work is celebrated through a student showcase on the final day of the program. Arts for Learning Maryland will host nine Academy sites throughout the city, locations TBD. Each classroom will have 26 students.

Mission and Core Values:

The mission of Arts for Learning Maryland’s elementary grade Summer Arts for Learning Academy is to provide students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a Summer learning from the best Teachers and Teaching Artists our state has to offer. Through a dynamic, creative, and supportive environment, students will explore math and literacy in a unique arts integrated environment that prevents the Summer learning slide, allows them to develop socially and emotionally, expands their personal creative process, and introduces them to many different art forms taught by professional Artists.

We...

● believe unwaveringly that ALL students can achieve high standards in and through the arts.

● provide opportunities for students to develop powerfully articulate voices through art forms and honor their creative processes along the way.

● create safe, brave learning environments for students to grow, make mistakes, and contribute to the community.

● collaborate and reflect by learning from and with each other at every step of the process, cultivating positive relationships between all ages.

● encourage the development of critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry, imagination, and creativity, and provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and mastery.

● learn about, honor, and leverage the cultural knowledge, experiences, and frames of reference of our students and community to make learning more relevant and effective.

● ensure that our students are known, loved, supported, celebrated, and valued.

Tutors Must Have:

● Previous experience tutoring or working with young people.

● An interest in Literacy and ability to read.

● A passion for students: an ability to build meaningful relationships, and a desire to “go above and beyond” to ensure each student’s success.

● A strong desire to fully integrate into a non-traditional learning environment where flexibility is strongly valued and where new and innovative ideas are not only cultivated but expected from all staff.

● Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.

● An ability to attend and engage in all required trainings and program dates.

● A willingness to use either the school office landline or their personal cell phone (number blocking is acceptable) to contact parents as needed.

● An ability to create inclusive environments where all students’ unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated, and where students’ identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are acknowledged, affirmed, and reflected around them.

● An ability to examine biases and an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education.

● A commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.

Required Dates, Times and Working Hours:

Tutors must be able to commit to attending all training and program days listed below:

● Training and Professional Development Week: Monday, June 27th through Thursday, June 30th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

○ Tutors will not attend all PD week days/sessions. The exact dates and times they will need to attend will be shared at a later date. All required sessions are paid.

● Academy Dates: For all sites, the program will run Monday through Thursday and will begin on July 5th and end on August 11th. Program hours are 8:30 am (Breakfast) to 3:00 pm.

○ Tutor time commitment: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm on program days (Monday - Thursday). Compensation:

● The SALA Tutor position is a seasonal part-time exempt position and is not eligible for health benefits or overtime.

● Tutors will be paid at an hourly rate of $20.00-$25.00.

Job Responsibilities:

● Provide daily 30 minute Literacy Tutoring Sessions to small groups of students. Tutors will work with the same small groups of students for the entire six-week program (Monday - Thursday).

● Regularly communicate with Teachers, Teaching Artists, and Special Educators so that students' needs are being met through a cohesive team strategy.

● Work collaboratively with other Tutors, Classroom Teachers and Teaching Artists to facilitate student assessments.

● Assist Classroom Teachers with maintaining student records.

● Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate strategies to succeed.

● Build relationships with students, staff, and parents and create a positive, supportive community within the classroom and site.

● Attend all professional development and planning meetings as instructed by the Site Director.

● Complete or oversee the completion of all required paperwork as assigned by the Site Director, including student attendance records, student pre and post surveys or assessments, student observation rubrics, student progress reports, etc.

● Engage parents, guardians, and families effectively, including responding to family inquiries in a timely manner, and contacting parents/guardians to provide progress updates, share challenges or address disciplinary concerns.

● Assist with the preparation and planning of the final student culminating showcase.

● Submit verbal and written reports as required.

● Assist with the administration of student program evaluations when needed.

● All other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

For consideration, apply online at www.artsforlearningmd.org/programs/summer-arts-academy/work-with-us/

Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.

Salary Range
Part-Time/Hourly
Categories:
Education
Employer Name:
Arts for Learning Maryland
Job Title:
Tutor
Employer Contact Information:
www.artsforlearningmd.org
Job Submission Requirements:
For consideration, apply online at www.artsforlearningmd.org/programs/summer-arts-academy/work-with-us/ Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.
Benefit Package
The SALA Tutor position is a seasonal part-time exempt position and is not eligible for health benefits or overtime. Tutors will be paid at an hourly rate of $20.00-$25.00.

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