recruit@potomactutors.com

Part Time Tutoring Positions Available

Potomac Tutors is currently accepting applications for part-time tutors for positions starting August 30, 2010.  Tutors will work at our Potomac center (conveniently located just 4 miles off the Capital Beltway in Potomac Village).  Tutors do not travel to students' homes or other meeting places. 

Description
Potomac Tutors provides top-notch educational services to clientele in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Founded in 1993, Potomac Tutors continues to uphold a tradition of providing the best in tutoring services in a wide range of subjects including standardized test preparation. We enjoy a loyal and consistent clientele.

Potomac Tutors provides an atmosphere of learning and respect for clients and staff. In order to foster this environment, Potomac Tutors employs tutors that have a demonstrated commitment to education and life-long learning. All efforts are made to ensure that the client’s experience with Potomac Tutors contributes to ultimate success. Maintaining this atmosphere requires professionalism tempered with good humor and flexibility. We seek tutors that possess the highest level of professionalism, yet can "roll with it."

Tutors work with students one-on-one.  Our tutors are talented enough to provide academic support across disciplinesl.  All tutors must be willing to build relationships with their students and make a minimum commitment to the end of the 2011 academic year.

Our clients are mostly high school students, but range in grade level from kindergarten through college; they attend both public and private schools.  Standard tutoring hours are Monday through Thursday, 2:30 - 10pm; with flexible Friday and weekend hours.  All staff members are required to teach high school Exam Review Classes, held during finals week in both January and May/June.  Staff members are also required to participate in periodic trainings.

Tutors perform all of the following tasks:

• tutor, taking into account the differences in individual students
• incorporate study skills instruction with content tutoring
• encourage good study habits and self discipline
• teach small review classes semi-annually
• use information technology to assist tutoring
• evaluate and report on the progress of their students, and discuss individual learning, performance and difficulties with students, parents and teachers
• substitute tutor if other tutors are absent 
• attend trainings, staff meetings and other professional development activities 
• continually update their subject knowledge and teaching methods through private study and professional development activities. 
• carry out relevant administrative duties
• contribute to revising the training curriculum and company organization to reflect tutor and student needs 
• prepare lessons and long-term tutoring programs
• keep in touch with and 'network' with other tutors

Qualifications
Undergraduate degree, teaching or tutoring experience with adolescents and children, demonstration of commitment to education.  Successful applicants will be articulate, engaging, patient, and flexible.  High school science knowledge a must. 

Part-Time Positions:
Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.  Guaranteed hours available.
Hourly Wages: from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour; rate is influenced by subjects qualified to tutor, experience and education.
Minimum Commitment: 1 academic year
Position Start Date: week of August 30, 2010


Application Procedure for All Candidates:
1. Submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to recruit@potomactutors.com, or by mail to:
                     Potomac Tutors
                                Attn: Hiring Coordinator
                     10122 River Road
                     Suite 208
                     Potomac, MD 20854                     


2. Pass subject competency exams

       PART TIME CANDIDATES: Must pass a minimum of Biology and Chemistry tests. Other subject tests available: Spanish, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Environmental Science, and General Science.

3. Pre-screen Interview
    - 20-40 minutes
    - Same questions are asked of all applicants
    - Responses are recorded

4. Final Interview and Mock Tutoring

5. Reference check

 

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