Ujima

Ujimas are Academic tutors who provide high dosage, one-on-one virtual tutoring at least three times a week to our Fellows. They are individuals dedicated to the success of Black children. Ujima is a Swahili word and is the third principle of Kwanzaa – “collectively work and responsibility.” To us, Ujimas are collectively working and hold themselves accountable and responsible for the success of ABLE Fellows. They are part of a carefully crafted network of tutors who offer consistent tutoring for fellows.

We seek collaborative individuals committed to the holistic well-being of Black children. Through ABLE’s village approach, students will achieve success that will reflect in their home, school, and community lives. We seek individuals to engage, tutor, instruct, and support our fellows from the point of view that Black children’s and their families’ lives matter 365 days and affirm “Black folx humanity” (Love, 2019, p. 12). We seek individuals and professionals committed to the success of Black students. We invite professionals who view our families from a strength-based perspective and will collaborate with them with the mindset that it takes a village for our children to thrive and flourish. 

Application Process

  • A criminal history, background check, and sexual offender check are required on all our staff.
  • Get To Know You Meeting, Training, and Orientation. 

Overview of Job Description

  • Provide weekly tutoring and academic support services to an assigned cohort of individual ABLE Fellows; coach caseloads are 3-5 students per week.
  • Collaborate with students to enable their success and achievement of academic and career goals.
  • Serve as an accountability partner and provide one-on-one tutoring to help students cultivate good study habits, and develop strategies for note-taking and test-taking.
  • May provide specialized academic support in the areas of science, technology, reading, arts, and math (STREAM).
  • Conduct regular assessments and document student progress in formal reports.
  • Must strictly honor the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to state, federal, and college regulations.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; Students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Skilled in student achievement and academic success for K-12 students
  • Ability, desire and commitment to work with Black children
  • Performs duties with empathy, sensitivity, understanding and supportive attitude
  • Must be sensitive to the needs of students and families with diverse needs, backgrounds and abilities 
  • Virtual connectivity and a personal computer are required.

Experience

  • Experience providing tutoring and support services for students with diverse learning styles
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Experience collaborating with families to support student academic, social and emotional development
  • Current college students with a high interest in serving K-12 will also be considered.

 

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