Part-Time Tutor-Mentor (Liberty Partnerships Program)

Position Description

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at New York University’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is seeking a Part-Time Tutor-Mentor to support academic services at partner high schools in Manhattan for the remainder of the New York City Department of Education academic year.

Funded by the New York State Education Department and sponsored by NYU since 1989, LPP is a college access and dropout prevention program that promotes academic resilience, high school completion, postsecondary persistence, and successful career transitions.

Position Summary

Tutor-Mentors will support students at Harvey Milk High School and Richard R. Green High School by providing academic, mentoring, and socio-emotional support. This role focuses on assisting students who may be struggling academically and/or emotionally to ensure grade promotion and high school graduation.

Tutor-Mentors:

• Work with small groups of students identified by school staff
• Provide individualized academic support and mentoring
• Utilize school and Metro Center resources to support student success
• Participate in the school community, including meetings when possible
• Maintain documentation of student sessions and submit required data
• Engage in ongoing professional development

Principal Responsibilities

• 30%: Plan and implement tutoring lessons for small groups
• 20%: Meet weekly with students to assess needs and progress
• 30%: Communicate student progress with guidance counselors and staff; support college application processes for seniors
• 20%: Manage and submit program documentation

Compensation

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay range for this position is $28-35/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Required

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with high school students
• Experience in tutoring and/or mentoring
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (BA)
• Experience providing Math or English tutoring, including Regents exam preparation