Qualifications for Becoming a Tutor/Mentor:

• Must be a current student in good academic standing

The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.0.  All Kids Count is only open to Georgia Tech students with a work-study award only.  All other programs are open to all college students.  Students from other colleges in the area: AUC, Emory, Georgia State, etc are also eligible to work at CEISMC. First-semester Freshman will be considered, but it is preferred that you have completed at least one semester.  First semester Freshman with a work-study award are encouraged to apply for the All Kids Count Program and participate in the Saturday Academy.

• Must either have transportation or be willing to use public transportation

A personal vehicle is not required to participate in our programs.  We will work with those who do not have their own transportation to arrange carpools or public transportation to the schools.  You will be traveling off-campus to school locations.  Most of the schools we work with are a 15 minute drive or 30 - 45 minute MARTA ride from Georgia Tech's campus.  Carpooling is also an option if you do not have a personal vehicle on campus.

• Must be dependable and reliable  

  Your commitment to the program and to the children you work with is extremely crucial.  If you are simply looking for an easy job, please do not apply here.  We need people who will stay committed to the program for the entire semester.  Because you are working with children, you will be taking on a more serious responsibility.  Dependability and reliability are the key components we look for in potential tutors and mentors.

• Must have a desire to work with children of all levels and backgrounds

Many of the schools we work with are in economically challenged areas of the city. 

• Excellent Communication Skills

It is important that you have outstanding communication skills for this position.  This includes the ability to teach effectively mathematical concepts as well as the ability to talk to and develop a relationship with the students you work with.

• No prior experience necessary

While we do not require previous tutoring or teaching experience, it is helpful (even if this is just helping your little brother or sister with their homework!).  A strong desire to work with children in our surrounding community is all that is necessary for this position.

 Benefits of Being a CMP Tutor/Mentor:

• Excellent salary

The current starting salary for new tutors and mentors is $11/hour.  This includes time spent tutoring, training, and  traveling to and from the school.  Some of our tutors are paid through the Federal Work-Study program, but we also hire tutors outside of work-study.  For more information on the work-study procedure, see the Application Process Page.   NOTE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:  These positions do not offer assistantships or tuition waivers.

• Paid Training

There is both an initial training session (~8 hours) before assigning you to a school as well as mandatory monthly training sessions.  Training is required for your employment, and you are paid for the time spent in training. 

• Paid Travel Time

Because you are traveling off-campus, you are paid your normal salary rate ($11/hour) for the time spent traveling to and from Georgia Tech to your assigned school.

• Flexible Scheduling

You are in complete control of your schedule.  You choose when you want to tutor as well as how many hours and commit to this schedule for the semester.  Tutors are required to work a minimum of 5 hours and no more than 20 hours per week. It's up to you how many hours you would like to work!  Keep in mind, however, that your schedule is based upon what hours the schools are in session (some have after school programs and Saturday academies).  Also, you are not required to work during official Georgia Tech holidays or over semester breaks.

• Work with children in a rewarding program

This is perhaps the greatest reward for most of our tutors.  Inspiring a child to succeed in school is a benefit that simply cannot be put into words.  Many tutors who are initially unsure about tutoring children finish the school year eager to continue. 

Application Instructions and FAQs may be Found Here