Tutor
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The Research Foundation at SUNY Cortland is excited to recruit for a full-time tutor/advocate for the Migrant Educational and Tutorial Services Department. This position provides direct academic support and instructional services, offers social support, and coordinates services with various agenciesas needed for migrant children and families in the area. This position provides for a flexible 37.5 hours per week providing in-home, in-school, and remote tutoring for English as a New Language (ENL), math, and other subject-specific tutoring, as well as relevant advocacy for services and referrals.As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance with compensation of $43,000 annually.Major ResponsibilitiesProvide instructional support and advocacy services to Migrant eligible students and families in the Syracuse region and surrounding area.Ability to work flexible hours, providing daytime and occasional early evening instruction, including the ability to work remotely.Connect students and families with necessary academic, health and social services as needed.Independently organize, plan and implement instructional support services to students.Daily travel is required while reimbursement is provided at the IRS standard mileage rate.Responsible for program data entry as needed and required by the METS program.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes (KSAO's)Ability to efficiently use various technology platforms (Microsoft, Zoom, etc.).Effective interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain relationships with others.Ability to work and relate well with children through the age of 21 and their parents/families.Ability to transfer knowledge and skill concepts to children and young adults.Ability to build and maintain relationships with others.Ability to be flexible and be able to balance a number of tasks concurrently.Functional and Supervisory RelationshipsReports to the Migrant Education Tutorial Services Program Director.Required QualificationsHigh School diploma or its equivalent;Ability to transfer knowledge and skill concepts to children and young adults; ability to work and relate well with children through the age of 21 and their parents/families;Access to reliable transportation.Preferred QualificationsAssociate's degree in Education or similar field of study;Ability to speak or read Spanish;Demonstrated background in education;Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.EEO StatementAs an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsCover LetterCurriculum Vitae or ResumeProfessional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)Optional Documents#J-18808-Ljbffr