Tutor

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated tutor to provide academic and English language support to refugee children ages 5-18, helping them excel in their schoolwork and build confidence in their English skills. Patience, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for helping students from diverse backgrounds are key to this role.

This is a part-time position working 10 hours each week throughout the school year. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions, helping children with homework, school projects, and exam preparation
• Support English language learning
• Meet with children during the school day or after school
• Help students understand and navigate the American education system, including classroom expectations and homework responsibilities
• Foster a welcoming, encouraging, and respectful learning environment that promotes self-confidence and academic success

REQUIREMENTS: 

• (1) year of related experience;working with children

Lived experience that enhances relatability to clients being servedHS diploma or equivalent in (education and/or teaching ESL) or related fieldFluency in English, both spoken and written.Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suitesDemonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycleDemonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populationsSuccessfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environmentInteracts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking.Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 15 poundsTravels between worksites occasionallyWorks in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, and faith-based settings such as churchesMeets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

THE PERKS:  We offer vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, prorated to average hours worked.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.