CREC Resource Group - Tutor (Per Diem) - (25-26) Academic School Year - JOB ID# 13358

JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
CREC seeks talented tutors at CREC Resource Group. Please apply to this position if you love working with children and you are eager to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. Tutors implement targeted instruction and supports in designated areas of need,such as literacy, math, multi-lingual support. Tutors support students by assisting in the planning and implementation of individual and small group instruction of targeted interventions.

CREC Resource Group is a division at CREC that supports various programs and districts throughout Connecticut.

Tutors work under the general supervision of a certified staff member performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies: 

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners � especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; be ready to step in as the need arises. 

Interpersonal Competencies: 

• Promote positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students and peers that contribute to individual and collective success.

Instructional Competencies: 

• Help to develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g.Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful educators require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Like teachers, building substitutes are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: 
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice�ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions�that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.