Bright Light Education LLC provides educational services in multiple states including New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, North Carolina and South Carolina. Our services include tutoring, supplemental educational services (SES tutoring), educational curriculum/ program development and teacher training. Services are primarily marketed to parents and schools of students in grades K-12. Bright Light Education is a State Department of Education approved SES Provider. Please visit our website at www.brightlighteducation.com for more information about the company and its services.

This tutoring position is in our Supplemental Educational Services (SES) department. We are currently hiring tutors for the 2011-2012 school year.

Location
Hartford/New Britain/Manchester

Function
Tutors will deliver reading, writing and/or math instruction to students in grades K-12 in a 1-on-1 or small group setting.

Responsibilities
• Teach K-12 students reading, writing and math concepts.
• Deliver instruction in an effective manner that engages and motivates students and follows sets goals.
• Continuously monitor and report student progress; adjust learning goals as needed.

• Be flexible, patient, attentive and responsible when dealing with students, parents and teachers.
• Customize and craft effective tutoring plans that address student weaknesses and strengths.
• Meet with teachers and other school personnel to set individual goals for students.
• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory tutor training sessions.
• Complete and submit by all necessary paperwork by deadlines including learning plans, progress reports, attendance records, and communication logs.

• Have excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a mastery of various K-12 school subjects such as English, math and writing.
• Must be motivated and dedicated to helping students improve and succeed academically.
• Perform all required duties associated with position.

Education
Requires a minimum of a bachelors degree. Those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Skills
• Experience or strong desire to work with at-risk youth
• Strong Verbal, Written, and Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Previous instructional experience and/or successful completion of education course work
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
• Organized, professional, energetic and detail-oriented
• Positive attitude, flexibility and problem solving mentality.
• Patient and understanding personality; strong character values
• All tutors must successfully complete national and state criminal background history checks before contact with students

Other Requirements
Access to a computer with internet connection Microsoft office; Access to reliable transportation.

Compensation
$20-$50 per hour depending on student assignment, # of students in group, education, certification and experience. This is a part-time position with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

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• Location: Hartford/New Britain/ Manchester
• Compensation: Varies between $20-$50 per hour
• This is a part-time job.
• This is a contract job.
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