Job Description

PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBMIT A RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION  HOURLY RATE: $17.50/hrMay work between 6-8 hours per week

TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded program that seeks to increase the number of first-generation and low-income students that successfully graduate high school, enroll in college and complete a college degree.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Provide academic support during assigned hours
  • Assist with homework and explain concepts in a manner that students understand.
  • Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Perform front desk activities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and tutoring-coordination
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities and interests.
  • Motivate and support students through positive feedback and reinforcement.
  • Mastering of appropriate and effective learning techniques and concepts for learners of different age levels.
  • Communicate with parents as applicable.
  • Use active listening strategies which allows students to determine content and pace of tutoring.
  • Update Ed. Advisors/Program Director of student progress 
  • Assist with local events, as needed and perform other duties as assigned by TRIO Upward Bound Director/Ed. Advisors to achieve program goals and objectives.

    • REQUIREMENTS:
  • Desire to work with first-generation, low-income students to increase access to higher education and motivate students to succeed.
  • Strong knowledge of high school academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science with strong GPA in subject or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility about work environment
  • Openness to training and skills development
  • Ability to work with students one-on-one and in small groups
  • Availability to work at least 6 hours per week during 2024-2025 academic year
  • High School Diploma
  • Prior experience working with pre-college students in a classroom setting, or after school program focusing on academic improvement and college preparation.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish

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