Education Programs Tutor-Student Worker

Education Programs tutors work with children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade (literacy) and ninth grade (math), within Oberlin City School District classrooms and community after school programs in Lorain County. Tutors work with children on literacy and/or mathematical concepts and includes tutoring and enrichment programming. Tutors may work with children in small groups or one-on-one, to support mathematics or in after school programs to assist with homework and enrichment activities. This is a paid position for Oberlin College students who have a Federal Work Study Award and are selected to work within this program, via a competitive application process. This position is also open to Bonner Scholars.

Program Description: Tutors are hired, trained and placed within Oberlin City School District (OCSD) classrooms or community after school programs. Tutors work a consistent schedule based on the needs of teachers within OCSD, program directors in after school programs, and Oberlin College student academic and extra curricular schedule. Tutors are offered ongoing, paid (required) training opportunities and meetings to learn tutoring techniques, review state and local educational policy, student development, and professional development for career success. Tutors are required to complete a designated number of trainings and tutor group meetings and complete all surveys or reports requested by program staff. The Education program is directed by Susan Pavlus, Director of Education Programs at the Bonner Center.