Academic Tutor

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Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) seeks part-time Academic Tutors for its DYCD-funded COMPASS middle school program. The Academic Tutors provide individualized and small-group academic support to middle school students participating in BCCP’s after-school program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring in Math and ELA
• Assist students with homework, class assignments, projects, test preparation, and skill development
• Assess students’ academic needs and adjust instructional approaches to address individual learning needs
• Collaborate with school day teachers to ensure alignment with classroom learning
• Help students develop study skills, organization, time-management, and problem-solving strategies
• Maintain appropriate records of tutoring activities, student participation, and academic progress
• Communicate relevant student needs and progress to the Program Director
• Comply with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current college undergraduate students majoring in Math, English, or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or working with middle school students
• Content expert in the designated subject area
• Strong knowledge of the NYC DOE Public School system
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interest in community work and youth development
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Commitment to equity and to implementing culturally responsive teaching practices

Work Schedule: 2 - 3 days per week, from 3 - 4 PM (up to 3 hours per week)

Employment date: October 2026

About BCCP: The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of RFCUNY, is a community-based organization that provides youth development programs connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods. Through after-school and extracurricular initiatives in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab (BCAL), BCCP offers holistic, interdisciplinary programming rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development. Our activities empower students, spark creativity, and support their academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.

Pay Range:

$50 to $50 per hour

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