Instructional Assistant

Company: Saga Education
Location: Sumter
Posted on: July 18, 2021

Job Description:

Who We Are

Saga Education is a national nonprofit, founded in 2014 and aimed to confront educational inequity to support historically under-served schools and their students. Saga Education has dedicated itself to providing high-dosage, in-school tutoring in partnership with public high schools. Since our founding, Saga Education and our tutoring fellows have served over 17,600 students across Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C. and Broward County. 

In the 2021-2022 school year, Saga Education is exploring partnerships with several new city districts including Providence, RI and Charleston, SC.

Saga Education is a proud member of AmeriCorps’ network of programs in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. For more information about Saga Education’s mission, please visit us at www.sagaeducation.org.

The Work and Why It Matters

Nationwide, students are experiencing a significant interruption in their formal education due to COVID-19 and resulting school closures. While educators and students alike have many unprecedented challenges to overcome this upcoming school year, educators report that their top concern is students falling behind in math. This concern is heightened for educators in high poverty districts who teach predominantly black or Latinx students.

Now more than ever we need talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their academic and social development. Finding academic interventions that address inequities that historically underserved students face is one of our nation’s most urgent challenges. 

Position Overview

Saga Math Fellows serve in-person at one of our partnered public high schools in Charleston, SC. Saga's tutoring model is embedded in the regular school day and fellows manage a small cohort of approximately 16-24 ninth and tenth grade students over the course of the school year. During a typical school day, fellows will work with up to four students at a time, two of whom will work independently on a blended-learning platform, and facilitate lessons during six class periods per day. Fellows will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. Saga Math Fellows promote academic success by focusing intently to provide individualized instruction and build strong, meaningful relationships with their students during their year of service. In addition to offering academic support, Saga Math Fellows also serve as student advocates and mentors.

Responsibilities

• You will provide daily math tutoring to your caseload of students, assigned at the beginning of the service year 
• You will use student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed
• You will maintain regular ongoing communication with guardians via email, text message, or phone 
• You must be prepared to navigate varying technology and troubleshoot technical issues, both hardware and software, as they arise
• You are expected to have a proactive approach to work in order to complete deliverables on time and maintain proper work-life balance
• You are expected to check and respond to emails daily and regularly consult with your Site Director
• You will participate in weekly observation, professional development, and feedback/coaching sessions with your Site Director 

Competencies

• You have an interest in math education and a strong understanding of Algebra and Geometric skills and concepts
• You are passionate about youth development and addressing educational inequity
• You are committed to continuous learning and growth, have a strong feedback orientation, and actively seek professional development opportunities
• You possess the mindsets, cultural proficiencies, and skills to build effective, caring relationships with students and other members of your team

Experience & Qualifications 

• Saga Math Fellows are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• You have a completed Associate's degree, or higher, in any discipline
• You are located or willing to relocate to the Charleston, SC area
• You have intermediate computer skills 
• You have strong time management skills 
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required
• Prior experience coaching, tutoring, or mentoring students, preferred but not required
• Please be aware that you must clear a National Service Criminal History Check and all other security and health requirements set forth by Saga Education and the school district in which you serve before the start of training

Benefits

Saga Education offers a competitive service year stipend, a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opt-in programs such as flexible spending account (FSA) and discounts through Tickets At Work. Company-provided technology is also offered by Saga Education. 

Saga Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. 
People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

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