Overview
About the Team ACCEL Schools is hiring a dedicated Student Tutor at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PK–8 students with a well-rounded education that includes community service learning and competitive sports. Known for its welcoming school community, Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students across the United States. About the Opportunity The Student Tutor provides targeted individual and small-group academic support under the direction of certified instructional staff. The Tutor works closely with teachers and school leadership to reinforce classroom learning, address skill gaps, and support student growt
Full job description
Full Job Description
About the Team
ACCEL Schools is hiring a dedicated Student Tutor at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PK–8 students with a well-rounded education that includes community service learning and competitive sports. Known for its welcoming school community, Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students across the United States.
About the Opportunity
The Student Tutor provides targeted individual and small-group academic support under the direction of certified instructional staff. The Tutor works closely with teachers and school leadership to reinforce classroom learning, address skill gaps, and support student growth.
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Provide individual and small-group tutoring based on identified student needs
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Reinforce classroom instruction in reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, and other academic areas
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Adapt tutoring strategies to meet varying student needs and skill levels
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Monitor and document student participation and academic progress
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Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support student growth
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Create a positive, supportive, and focused learning environment
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Maintain student confidentiality and accurate records
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Perform other duties as assigned
About You
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Must meet Michigan Title I instructional paraprofessional requirements through at least one of the following:
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60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution; or
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Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or
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Successful completion of a Michigan-approved paraprofessional assessment
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Previous experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or working with school-age children preferred
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Strong reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills
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Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups
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Patient, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships with students of varying academic abilities
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Ability to properly manage confidential information
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Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
About Us
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ public charter schools serving PK–12 students across the United States. Our schools reflect the unique communities they serve and are committed to expanding educational opportunities and helping students reach their full potential.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ education professionals
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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