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School on Wheels of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate children experiencing homelessness by providing academic support and one-on-one mentoring so children can reach their full potential. Our main program is one-on-one tutoring at shelters and schools. We are currently seeking a Site Coordinator for one of our shelter sites in New Bedford; a Spanish speaker is preferred. The Site Coordinator supervises the tutors and students at a particular site, and is the connection between shelter/school staff, children and families, tutors, and School on Wheels staff.
Qualifications:
- Educator with classroom experience
- Leadership skills
- Spanish speaker preferred
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Days/Hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00pm
Site Coordinator responsibilities include:
Tutoring
- Supervise students and tutors during designated tutoring times and provide support as needed
- Analyze learning plans and report cards to find appropriate resources for students
- Monitor the use and effectiveness of the tutoring resources
- Tutor as needed
Communication
- Communicate with volunteer tutors, shelter staff, children and families, and School on Wheels staff
- Send emails to volunteer tutors with weekly tutoring schedules
- Communicate with shelter staff, families and tutors to address any issues that may arise, coordinate any changes to the tutoring schedule, etc.
- Send weekly report to School on Wheels; this report includes a brief update on the tutoring sessions and any issues that need to be addressed
Set-Up
- Arrive at site 30 minutes prior to scheduled tutoring time
- Prepare site for tutoring; bring out learning materials
- Greet tutors and families and give any necessary communications such as new materials available or programs coming up
- Settle tutors and students into the tutoring space
Clean-Up
- At the end of tutoring put materials away, organize cabinets, turn off computers and talk to tutors as necessary
Training (Site Coordinators will be paid for this)
- Attend tutor training and Site Coordinator training
- Attend meetings and tutor workshops
Compensation: $15/hour
Contact:
Robin Gilbert, Program Director
508-587-9091
robin@sowma.org
