A Better Chance in Lower Merion

 

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/TUTOR DESCRIPTION

The following outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Associate Director/Tutor at ABC in Lower Merion. The two Associate Directors/Tutors are responsible for: Supervising study hall and tutoring from 7:00-9:30 Sunday through Thursday evenings. You will tutor in all academic areas, but most assistance is need in math, science, writing, and foreign languages. Dinners will be held at 6 PM, Monday through Friday, and your attendance is expected. You will be responsible for approximately one weekend of duty per month, which starts at dinner on Friday and ends at study hall on Sunday. This will include checking the students chores, distributing allowance money and providing supervision at all times during the weekend.  You will also be responsible for at least one weekday evening of duty to close up the house and enforce the 11 PM curfew, and at least one weekday morning duty to make sure the boys are ready for school.
Weekly staff and house meetings will be scheduled in the fall.  Living in the house to help foster a homelike atmosphere, and to be a parental figure.  The first few months until winter break is considered the probationary period for all new staff members. The Resident Directors will be your direct supervisors and will provide you with guidance regarding your role at ABC. Throughout the fall they will give you and the House Relations Committee feedback about your strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the probationary period, a formal meeting with Resident Directors and members of the House Relations Committee will be held to discuss your progress and a report made to the Board of Directors. You will be expected to enforce all house rules (our student handbook will be sent to staff over the summer) and be a good role model for the students.

 

Time Commitment

Beyond the required time commitments listed above, you will need to take general responsibility for fostering a family like atmosphere in the house and encouraging healthy use of the students free time. In addition, you should participate in recreational activities with the students on a regular basis.

 

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have the time, energy, and commitment to providing support for 8-9 boys while they are away from home. Upper-class students; college graduates preferred. Experience in working with teenagers with a background in tutoring preferred. Maturity and ability to enforce rules, warmth and good interpersonal skills expected.

 

Remuneration

In lieu of performing these responsibilities you will receive room and board, and a $200 monthly stipend from mid-August through mid-June. Each staff member has a private bedroom. New staff members can move in as early as late June, if there is space available. The students return home for Thanksgiving weekend and winter and spring breaks (approximately ten days each). During this vacation the staff is not required to be at the house. On the other hand, during your college's spring break (if you are a student) you will need to be at ABC, if Lower Merion High School is in session.