Student Tutor I [Early Childhood Literacy & Middle School Math]_Off-Campus FWS
Position Details
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Position Title
Student Tutor I [Early Childhood Literacy & Middle School Math]_Off-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
Off-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
20
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.50
Division/School
Division/School
Department Name
Teach for America
Department Bio
Ignite is Teach For America's national tutoring corps designed to accelerate learning and belonging with students, leveraging research-based best practices for high-impact tutoring. Ignite builds on Teach For America's over 30 years of experience recruiting, developing, and supporting talent and partnering with communities across the country to help students overcome the systemic barriers to an excellent education. Teach For America Ignite brings exceptional leaders into classrooms virtually to add immediate value for students, while creating shifts towards the future of learning.
Position Specific Summary
As an Ignite tutor, you'll provide small group virtual tutoring to accelerate learning and belonging with elementary, middle school, and high school students. Under the guidance of an Ignite Site Leader (a veteran educator who leads the Ignite program at their school), you'll customize tutoring lessons to help students build academic skills, confidence, and a sense of pride in their learning. Working virtually alongside thousands of other tutors, you'll be a part of a movement to ensure that all students have access to customized instruction that aligns to their passions, interests, and needs.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about education and ensuring all students have access to an excellent education. You're eager to grow and develop your skills as a tutor, driven by the growth your students are making, and a caring leader who makes sure all students feel seen and valued.
During the average week as a fellow, you'll spend 4-5 hours preparing for and delivering your small group tutoring lessons. You'll tutor the same group of 2-4 students at least 3 times a week, delivering lessons provided by your Ignite Site Leader that you customize to meet your students' interests and needs. Your Ignite Site Leader may have observed your tutoring session and emailed you some feedback that you are implementing into your tutoring practice. You're doing all of this having selected the tutoring time that works best for your schedule and allows you to show up prepared and eager for each tutoring session!
- REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
- Be available to work 5-10 hours a week
- Be a current undergraduate or graduate student in fall 2025
- Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be authorized to work in the United States (be a citizen, national/legal resident, or eligible Employment Authorization Document (EAD) holder)
- QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN FELLOWS
- Deep belief in kids and families facing systemic barriers
- Bold vision setting and the ability to create meaningful change
- Effective collaboration with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
- Desire to learn from people, experiences, and self-reflection
Standard Position Description
The student will provide tutoring services for early childhood literacy and middle school math. Tasks may include: build literacy and math skills with early childhood in small groups or one-on-one, or virtually. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/15/2025
Job Close Date
09/10/2025
Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner
Work Type Designation
Remote/Virtual
Report to Manager Name
Sarah Cole
Hiring Manager Name
Sarah Cole
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must also submit the Teach For America Ignite application at https://tfaignite.smapply.io
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.
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