Tutor

Academic Support Highlands Ranch, Colorado


Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Tutor
This position offices in person.

ROLE SUMMARY

Team members at Valor Christian High School are charged with preparing tomorrow’s leaders to transform the world for Christ. Academic Tutors must live out a compelling relationship with 
Jesus Christ which is central to daily instruction and interactions with students, parents and others in the Valor community. Tutors will champion academic success and development alongside faculty and support students in their academic and spiritual development.   

   


Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
   

    

RESPONSIBILITIES    

    

Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ   

●        Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity   

●        Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work    

●        Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service    

●        Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions    

    

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School   

●        Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document   

●        Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment   

●        Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission    

●        Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work   

    

Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence   

  • Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction
  • Implore meaningful tutoring techniques to engage a variety of learning styles and promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and innovation
  • Identify academic gaps in areas of expertise and provide individualized instruction to remediate learning.
  • Provide a learning environment built upon mutual respect and conductive to student learning
  • Compassionately respond to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each student
  • Collaborate and communicate well with students, teachers, parents, coaches and mentors
  • Differentiate instruction while tutoring to meet individual needs and goals of the student
  • Foster trusting professional relationships in one-on-one tutoring settings

    

Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate    

●        Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document   

●        Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions   

●        Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth   

●        Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives   

●        Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word   

●        Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins    

    

Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission   

●        Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship   

●        Be a ‘culture- keeper’   

    

Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth   

●        Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor   

●        Demonstrate teachability and receptive to feedback   

●        Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development   

●        Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities    

    

RELATIONSHIPS   

  • Academic Support & 9th Grade Seminar Dept. Chair
  • Instructional Faculty
  • Professional and Student Tutors
  • Academic Leadership Team
  • Academic Coordinator
  • Academics Administrative Support and Testing Coordinator
  • Academic and College Counselors
  • Student Deans
  • Parents and Students
  • Coaches and Arts leaders
  • Other Valor departments and Team members as needed 

RESULTS   

  • Valor excels in advancing Valor’s Student Outcomes including: spiritual formation, college preparedness, and cultural engagement.
  • Students will display academic and personal competencies which will enable them to effectively pursue their college and career goals
  • Valor’s academic success and development program will be a premier institute for learning development

    

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES    

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
  • Advanced Degree in a related area is preferred
  • Experience or background in mathematics and/or science
  • Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding
  • High School teaching experience preferred
  • Experience in differentiating learning to meet individual learning styles and needs

    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

    

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
    

POSITION TYPE: A: Student-facing positions. Traditional school calendar. August - May. This position offices in person.   

    

HOURS PER WEEK: Part-Time, Non-Exempt. 10-20 hours per-week. All tutoring sessions take place during Valor’s regular hours of operations (7:15 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. Mon-Fri). Will not include benefits, including sick/personal leave      

    

SUPERVISOR: Academic Support Lead   

    

PAY RANGE: Tutoring Rate: $20-30/Hour. Prep Rate: $18/Hour

    

START DATE: January 6th, 2025  

 
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