Step Up Tutoring - Virtual Tutor/Mentor for 2nd - 6th Grade Students
Description:
About Step Up
Step Up Tutoring is mobilizing a national network of tutors to provide free, one-on-one online tutoring and mentorship to 2nd–6th grade students from underserved communities.
We pair trained tutors with AI-powered learning software and research-backed curriculum, ensuring each student gets both a caring human mentor and highly effective academic support that is tailored to their personal needs, at a fraction of traditional cost.
The Role
Step Up Tutoring is seeking Work Study students to provide 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually! No prior tutoring experience is needed.
Work-study tutors must work with a minimum of 3 students, which is 7 hours of work a week. You may tutor more students based on your award amount and on your schedule/total hours of availability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work virtually with students in 2nd-6th grade, two sessions each week
- Tutor/Mentor a minimum of 3 students
- Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs
- Live training sessions to prepare you for tutoring — no prior experience required
Time Commitment:
- Each tutoring session is 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes of prep time = 1 hour per session
- 2 sessions per week × 3 students = 6 hours per week
- Pick up a substitute shift or complete extra training to bring your total to 7 hours per week
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Must have accepted a Federal Work-Study award for the current academic year.
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must reside in the United States
- Mandatory background check
- Commit for a minimum of 3 months
- Access to the internet and a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Competencies:
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable using email and video communication software
- Growth mindset
- Professional demeanor
- Strong time management skills
- Responsible and reliable
Benefits for Students
- Leadership, time management, and professional communication skills
- Resume-building experience with demonstrated civic impact
- A virtual peer community and flexible tutoring schedule
- Hands-on experience with a variety of education and communication tech platforms
- A High-Impact Tutoring Micro-credential developed in partnership with ASU