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Posted September 15, 2022

Tutoring Site Coordinator - Boston

Program Overview: School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA) recruits, trains and supports volunteers, who provide one-on-one tutoring for children in kindergarten through grade 12. Tutors meet with students for one hour, either once or twice weekly, to reinforce grade level learning skills, help with school projects and ultimately boost the child’s academic and social confidence. Tutors are matched with a student at one of our 20 site locations. Site Coordinators are trained educators who oversee and support tutors and students at each program site. Tutors receive high quality training and ongoing support from SOWMA’S Education Team.

Position Overview:

Tutoring Site Coordinator - Supporting Multiple Boston Locations: This position will serve in implementing the tutoring program for children impacted by homelessness and poverty at shelter sites or learning centers.  The site coordinator will work with the Education Director to strengthen existing locations and work to establish and operate new locations at shelter partners throughout the city.  (There is currently one in person tutoring site in Dorchester and one virtual tutoring partner and several pending partner locations throughout the city.)  

Social issue(s): Homelessness, Social-Emotional Needs, Academic Success Rates

Qualifications:

Organized, detail-oriented, eager to serve children and families in need

Bilingual preferred (Spanish, French Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese) 

Availability during afternoon/evening hours. 

Ability to work independently and in group settings.

Comfortable with communicating thoughts and ideas using technology

Background check required

Willingness to work with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and needs.

Strict adherence to confidentiality

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Services Field preferred 

Pay Rate:

Based on education and experience $18-$20 per hour. This is a part time 15-hour a week position. 

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