GEAR-UP Tutor

The Wonderful Company • Sanger, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful College Prep Academy is seeking part-time tutors for the GEAR UP program at Sanger High School. Tutors will support students throughout their high school years, working approximately 21 hours per week during lunch periods and/or class times. This is an in-person position that aligns with the Sanger Unified School District and Wonderful College Prep Academy calendars. The primary subject focus is Math. The GEAR UP program is a federally funded Title III Grant designed to increase the number of low-income students prepared for and successful in postsecondary education. WCPA partners with Avenal and Sanger Unified School Districts to serve students from 6th grade through their first year of college.

Requirements

• College graduate or enrolled in college with completed freshman English and college math (Algebra II).
• At least one year of tutoring experience.
• An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.
• A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group tutoring services to students in classrooms.
• Collaborate with and provide support for GEAR UP staff.
• Work directly with students to provide academic support services (e.g., tutoring; help completing forms; workshop support).
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementing GEAR UP grant activities.
• Follow school and GEAR UP protocols and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (for full-time staff)
• Dental (for full-time staff)
• Vision (for full-time staff)
• Life insurance (for full-time staff)
• Optional 403b with company match (5%)
• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree