Seeking Servants
What? Who? Me? Really God?
Classical, Christian, Community
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Is God calling you to be a part of the tutoring team with
Classical Conversations of Stephenville?
Qualifications include:
Parents who have home schooled for a year or more
Parents who have a child enrolled in the program they are tutoring
Parents who have a Christ centered world view and agree with CC's statement of faith
Parents willing to invest in the lives of others by sharing their time and talents
General Tutoring FAQ
What are the benefits of tutoring?
- You are preparing to present material and therefore know the material well, which in turn helps at home with your own children's schooling.
- The pay can help offset the cost of your own children's enrollment.
- You will have the opportunity to know your students and parents well.
- You will always be engaged during class time.
Will I be considered an employee of Classical Conversations OR of Classical Conversations of Stephenville? No. You will be an independent contractor and issued a 1099 MISC for the tax year. Visit with your tax professional regarding filing as an independent contractor, need various Schedules and possible deductions.
Are there tax deductions as an independent contractor? Yes. Always consult your tax professional.
Are there additional training opportunities available? Yes! Resources include your director, other tutors, and other parents in community, resources on CC connected, webinars on the CC Portal for Essentials tutors, and Facebook pages dedicated to Foundations or Essentials tutors.
Foundations Tutor FAQ
- Weekly In Class- 8:45 am to 12:00 pm on community day leading a class for Foundations including teachers and students
- Weekly Preparation at Home - 1-2 hours for Foundations
- Summer Preparation - attend 3 day tutor training for your program
- Quarterly Tutor Meetings - attend a 2 hour tutor training before each 6 weeks
What is the pay for tutoring Foundations? Take 60% of tuition paid to the community and divide it among the number of Foundations tutors. My experience says roughly $48-$52 per week x 24 weeks.
When are Foundations tutors paid? Checks are given during week 6, 12, 18 and 24
What is the tutor:student ratio? Never greater than 1:8 with at least one other adult present at all times
What supplies must I purchase as a Foundations tutor?
- Foundations Guide
- Timeline Cards
- Discovering Great Artists
- Van Cleave's 201 Science Experiments
- Classical Music for Dummies
- Tin Whistle
- Optional: Cycle specific CDs, Memory Master flashcards, CC Connected subscription
- Classroom supplies for your use such as dry erase markers, review materials, etc
- Classroom supplies for students are all provided
Essentials Tutor FAQ
What is the time commitment for Essentials?
- Weekly In Class- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on community day leading class for Essentials including both teachers and students
- Weekly Preparation at Home - 1-3 hours for Essentials
- Summer Preparation - attend 3 day tutor training for your program and complete tutor home work assignment typically taking 6-8 hours to view DVDs and complete assignments
- IEW DVD Viewing for Essentials - Host and attend a multiple hour / 2 day DVD viewing party for parents
What is the pay for tutoring Essentialss? Take 70% of tuition paid to the community and divide it among the number of Essentials tutors.
When are Essentials tutors paid? Checks are given during week 6, 12, 18 and 24
What is the tutor:student ratio? Never greater than 1:16 with a parent present during class for each student. My preference is not more than 1:8-10 depending on community size.
What supplies must I purchase as an Essentials tutor?
- Essentials Guide
- IEWs Teaching Writing Structure and Style Syllabus
- History Based Writing Teacher's Guide
- Optional: Our Mother Tongue, Essentials Trivium Table, Quid et Quo
- Classroom supplies for your use such as dry erase markers, review materials, etc
- Classroom supplies for students are all provided