Academic Tutor As Needed
Company: Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Location: Pacoima
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life
Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services
organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening
families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of
social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start
programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans? services,
homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and
alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE:
$17.78 - $18.72 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive
medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND
PURPOSE The Academic Tutor supervises academic tutoring sessions to
help program participants develop the skills required to master
academic course material in specific subjects such as Math,
English, Science, etc. as stated by the Lead Tutor. Provide
individual and small group tutoring to students after-school
through homework help and/or class material review. The Academic
Tutor will also help develop and implement enrichment activities to
enhance the participant's academic and social development. Other
assistance might include; creating engagement activities and
leading math and/or college preparatory workshops. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Lead academic tutoring sessions to help
participants develop the skills required to master academic
material Coordinates daily homework assistance and tutoring program
for students Develop lesson plans and tutor in accordance with
California Content Standards Assist in the creation of learning
activities and other department objectives Complete tutorial log
daily and complete monthly reports Monitor the use of tutoring
resources (laptops, calculators, books, etc.) during tutoring
session Set up materials and prepare the classroom for the day's
activities. Keep written logs of students' and observations and
progress Communicate with Lead Tutor, Project Advisor, and Director
concerning the participants Mentor students about the college
experience Present and lead workshops on topics around
college/careers/financial literacy/leadership development as needed
Monitor and supervise students during field trips when needed Other
duties as required and is subject to change at any time ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a
result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site
each day of active employment. Coordinates daily homework
assistance and tutoring program for students Develop lesson plans
and tutor in accordance with California Content Standards Assist in
the creation of learning activities and other department objectives
Complete tutorial log daily and complete monthly reports Keep
written logs of students' and observations and progress Prepares
the classroom for the day's activities and programs by setting up
materials Other duties as required and is subject to change at any
time. MANDATED REPORTER As service providers to the underprivileged
and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered
Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or
sexual abuse to proper authorities. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check,
including criminal history, personal references, employment and
education verifications Ability to perform under circumstances of
possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult,
uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves
the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients
with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently
released from incarceration and other challenges. EDUCATION:
Current college freshman or higher with a mastery of target subject
Minimum of 3.0 GPA in area of competency in high school EXPERIENCE:
1 year of tutoring or related experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar
to those confronting the students Volunteers of America is an Equal
Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in
E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the
federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that
you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm
that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give
you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA)
so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take
any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Keywords: Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Yucaipa , Academic Tutor As Needed, Education / Teaching , Pacoima, California
