Tutor

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.

Provide individual and small-group tutoring based on identified student needs

Reinforce classroom instruction in reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, and other academic areas

Adapt tutoring strategies to meet varying student needs and skill levels

Monitor and document student participation and academic progress

Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support student growth

Create a positive, supportive, and focused learning environment

Maintain student confidentiality and accurate records

Perform other duties as assigned

About You

High school diploma or equivalent required

Must meet Michigan Title I instructional paraprofessional requirements through at least one of the following:

60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution; or

Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or

Successful completion of a Michigan-approved paraprofessional assessment

Previous experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or working with school-age children preferred

Strong reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills

Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups

Patient, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships with students of varying academic abilities

Ability to properly manage confidential information

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 occ upational qualification exists.