Posted: August 30, 2011

Position:
New Orleans College Prep seeks after-school tutors responsible for remediating high school students in danger of failing one or more classes. If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to make an impact at a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children. Moreover, your work would make a profound and lasting contribution to the post-Katrina revitalization of New Orleans.

Background:
New Orleans College Prep (NOCP) is a public, open enrollment, charter school for underserved children from across Orleans Parish. Currently in its 5th year of operation, NOCP serves a population of 850 students – (250 students in grades 9-10, 300 students in grades 5-8 and 300 students in grades K-4.)
Our mission is to prepare each of our students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university. In contrast to low-performing public schools that fail to focus on results, NOCP utilizes an extended school day and year, a disciplined and nurturing school culture, and data-driven instruction to drive dramatic gains in student achievement. New Orleans College Prep will provide all our students with a sound college preparatory education that rivals the academic rigor of the best private and public schools in the city.

Tutor Expectations:
1. Tutor individual or small groups of students in danger of failing an academic course from 4:25 – 6:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays.
2. Collect data on student mastery in order to plan for future tutoring sessions.
3. Communicate student progress to individual teachers.
4. Use “teachable moments” on a daily basis to emphasize the importance and essential elements of the five core principles of NOCP: Respect, Excellence, Caring, Perseverance, and Joy.
5. Foster good character by teaching, advocating, enforcing and modeling the five principles above.
6. Reinforce and maintain the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations.

Qualifications:
1. An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels
2. A strong commitment to do whatever it takes for all of our students to be college-ready.
3. Strong knowledge of high-school level content in your specific subject area.
4. Experience working with students in an urban setting (preferred)
5. Commitment to at least two days per week from 4:25-6:30 for the Fall Semester
6. A goal-driven, reliable and strong role model for students

Compensation:
This is a volunteer position.

Application Process:
Please e-mail Ryan Frailich, Director of Human Resources, at rfrailich@nolacollegeprep.org with the following:
• Contact Information
• Up to date resume
• Your availability between during the Fall semester.