AY2526 Tutor - Cross Roads Foundation (Work-Study Required)

Duquesne University • Pittsburgh, PA

215d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is off campus and will be paid at $15/hour.
Locations: South Side, Oakland, Mt. Lebanon, Coraopolis, McKeesport, Carnegie (Special tutoring emphasis on Central/Oakland Catholic in Oakland Area)
About Cross Roads Foundation:
Crossroads offers students with limited financial resources access to a quality high school education and the support they need to be college ready. In addition to financial scholarships, Crossroads provides academic assistance, social and personal support as well as college and career preparation so that its scholars are well prepared for success in college and in their careers. In addition to 700 alumni, Crossroads currently supports 165 students, grades 9-12, who attend six different Pittsburgh area Catholic high schools. Because of our network of support, 100% of Crossroads scholars, the majority of whom are students of color who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree, graduate from high school on time, and 96% of them go on to college the fall after their senior year. Of these, 72% have completed or are on track to complete their college degree within six years. For more information see www.crossroadsfoundation.org.

Crossroads is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring and developing a diverse team of professionals reflective of the community we serve. Crossroads is located in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh (near South Side Works).Although it partners with the Catholic high schools, it is an independent, faith-based organization serving young people regardless of religious affiliation.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with adolescents, adults, and members of the community.
• Confident and engaging personality.
• Flexible with a growth mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and academic proficiency in upper-level math and science.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Google Meet/Zoom.
• Applicants should be strong in HS math and science including but not limited to algebra 1&2, calculus, physics, anatomy/physiology, chemistry, biology, etc.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearances and Criminal Background Check persuant to Act 153.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interacting with adolescents in a structured environment is a plus.
• Prior experience in tutoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Members will work closely with our counselors to provide tutoring and academic support to scholars in our host school.
• Members will typically work one-on-one or in small groups after school in a homework help setting or online.
• Through tutoring and regular interactions with students, our members will also be able to serve as mentors for our scholars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees