Science Tutoring Specialist - North Star Tutors
Anchorage, AK 99503
About the Job
About Frontier Tutoring
Frontier Tutoring is how Alaskans get ahead. Founded in 2008 by students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Frontier Tutoring is now the largest educational support provider in Anchorage. Through our academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and college admissions consulting programs, we are uniquely positioned to empower our students to succeed at every stage of their journey from middle and high school to the college of their choice.
Frontier Tutoring LLC is a North Star Tutors Inc company. North Star Tutors is Alaska"s largest educational services brand, supporting students in nearly every community across the state.
Position Summary:
We are actively recruiting Tutoring Specialists for the following practice areas:
- High School/College Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Frontier Tutoring serves students in grades 5-12 and college. Your subject matter expertise determines the practice area(s) in which you will be trained and assigned to work with students.
Frontier Tutoring assigns students to Tutoring Specialists based on subject matter and scheduling requirements. Work hours vary depending on students assigned to you. Set your own availability; hours are not guaranteed.
Candidates must be able to work throughout the academic year. We do not hire for summer-only positions.
Preference for UAA students or recent UAA graduates.
Duties:
- Provide instruction to students, either in individual or group settings
- Interact with students and parents to:
- Develop plans to meet student goals
- Inform parents of student progress
- Coordinate scheduling and administrative matters
- Check your email and telephone messages daily and respond within a maximum of 24 hours
- Prepare administrative reports for the company
- Attend company meetings and training
- Conform to company dress code
- Dress in a clean, appropriate, conservative, and professional manner
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrable expertise, talent in teaching, and recent experience in the subjects/levels you are applying to instruct
- Experience in tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or coaching others
- High degree of computer literacy and the ability to quickly master multiple software programs
- General familiarity with Anchorage School District member schools and curricular requirements
Required Experience/Education/Training:
- High school diploma.
- Successful applicants may submit official transcripts and/or proof of enrollment in or graduation from an accredited, degree-seeking program at a college or university, if applicable.
- You must be able to score in the 99th percentile on the appropriate sections of the SAT/ACT to work in the corresponding practice areas.
- One or more years of frontline customer service experience.
COVID-19:
All employees and contractors who will have, in the course of their employment or contract, physical interaction with other company staff members, company contacts, or students must be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus SARS-COV-2/COVID-19. This includes in-person administrative positions and in-person tutoring positions but excludes positions where the employee"s work will be fully remote. For additional information on this policy, please reach out to our human resources department.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Frontier Tutoring LLC is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for each employee to be treated with respect and in a fair and just manner.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Frontier Tutoring LLC will be made based on merit, qualifications, availability, and ability. Frontier Tutoring LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, caste, or other legally protected status.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, promotion compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their supervisor or any senior manager of the company. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful act and/or discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Frontier Tutoring LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please feel free to reach out to our human resources department.
Background Check:
Safety is a top priority at Frontier Tutoring LLC. For this reason, all employees who will have contact with students or families throughout the course of their employment, regardless of position, will be required to submit to a background check. This background check will include federal, state, and local criminal records checks, a sex offender registry check, and a domestic watchlist check. Employees may be required to submit to additional background checks or verifications at any point during their employment.
Frontier Tutoring LLC is a fully compliant company with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA) 25 USC ยง3207. Under the ICPA, the company must ensure that all employees, contractors, and/or volunteers providing tutoring services have not been convicted of, or plead guilty, no contest or nolo contendere to, any crime of violence, any felonious offense, or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses, under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution, crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children. No applicants will be considered who do not meet this standard or who will not submit to a full background check.
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