Associate Instructor and/or Academic Tutor

Overview
GoldCap Education is seeking dynamic and creative individuals to join our team. Our tutoring and associate instructor positions are perfect for students in the education field who have a passion for working with students and are seeking a fun and valuable experience.

This is a combined job posting for individuals interested in tutoring and/or being an instructional assistant. Applicants do not necessarily need interest or experience in both, but may fill both positions if interested and qualified.

What is GoldCap?
GoldCap offers enrichment opportunities for upper elementary and junior high-aged students that build on the great educational foundations students in the Iowa City area receive every day. Our goal is to provide programming that appeals to a diverse range of students in a fun and engaging learning environment. We operate on days and times that are convenient for both parents and students, including no-school days, school break weeks, occasional weekends, and after-school hours. Owned and developed by education professionals from the area, GoldCap opened in March 2024 in a downtown Iowa City location.

Why Join Our Team?
We are committed to providing a rewarding and meaningful experience for all of our team members. GoldCap offers competitive pay, schedule flexibility, and a fun work environment. Our programming runs opposite the Iowa City School District schedule (no-school days, breaks, summer), making this a great chance to explore and expand your teaching interests with students who love to learn!

Responsibilities

Classroom Support and Assisting Instruction

• Assist lead instructor in facilitating dynamic and interactive classroom sessions that stimulate critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore, question, and express their ideas
• Lead small group instruction
• Assist in implementing lesson plans through working with students in small group and 1:1 settings.

Tutoring

• Work with K-12 students in 1:1 or small group settings interested in enrichment tutoring in content areas. Most of our tutoring needs fall within math and science in the middle-school and junior-high range, but all applicants welcome.
• Develop goals with students on their tutoring experience, and communicate goals and basic tutoring arrangements with parents.
• Work with tutoring coordinator to schedule tutoring appointments, provide data and information on progress, and other communication as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or completion of an accredited Teacher Education Preparation program and/or a related field
• Experience working with students in a K-12 setting
• A love and enthusiasm for working with K-12 students

Desired Qualifications

• Experience tutoring or developing tutoring lessons
• Experience leading a group of students
• Experience and/or education with elementary or secondary math instruction
• Completion of a Teacher Ed Prep program, BA in Education, and/or professional teaching experience

Pay & Hours:

Pay rate beginning at $18/hr. Higher wages available based on experience and expertise in either area, and or possession of any of the desired qualifications. Opportunities for promotion to Lead Instructor available as qualified employees gain experience!

Applicants can submit their resume to info@goldcapedu.com. Applicants can also include either a cover letter in an attachment, or include a brief message adding qualifications context and note of interest in the body of the email. Thanks!